Why o2 is very reactive

1.	Why o2 is very reactive
Answer» Oxygen\xa0is very\xa0reactive with\xa0Alkali metals. Alkali metals are given the name alkali because the oxides of these metals react with water to form a metal hydroxide that is basic or alkaline. Lithium produces an oxide, sodium produces a peroxide, and potassium, cesium, and rubidium produce superoxides.\xa0Due to its electronegativity,\xa0oxygen\xa0forms stable chemical bonds with almost all elements to give the corresponding oxides. Cesium is\xa0so reactive\xa0with\xa0oxygen\xa0that it is used as a getter in vacuum tubes.

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