Reactivity
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Reactivity is a measure of how a chemical substance reacts with other things. Some substances are more reactive, and others are less reactive. Lithium reacts with water and air. Gold does not react with water or air. Gold is unreactive. Lithium is reactive. There are several ways to measure reactivity. Some are reducing agents, and others can be oxidizing agents. Some absorb water easily. Some break down easily.
