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Explain why is sodium less reactive than potassium.

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The ionization enthalpy `(Delta_iH)` of potassium `(419kJmol^(_1)` is less than that of sodium `(496kJmol^(_1)` or more precisely the standard electrode potential `(E^@)` of potassium `(-2.925V)` is more negative than that of sodium `(-2.714V)` and hence potassium is more reactive than sodium.
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