Question

Looking at the same nonmetal group on the periodic table, how does the reactivity of an element in period 2 compare to the reactivity of an element in period 4?

Answer 1

Answer:

The period 2 element would be more reactive because the attractive force of protons is stronger when electrons are attracted to a closer electron shell.

Explanation:

Nonmetals want to add more electrons to their valence electron shell. Elements in period 2 have their valence shell closer their nucleus, then they are more reactive than period 4 elements.