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1. Fluorine (F)

• Short Form: F
• Atomic Number: 9
• Atomic Mass: 18.998 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms oxygen fluorides (e.g., OF₂).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms hydrogen fluoride (HF).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of F in HF, OF₂.

2. Potassium (K)

• Short Form: K
• Atomic Number: 19
• Atomic Mass: 39.098 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms potassium oxide (K₂O), potassium superoxide
(KO₂).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms potassium hydride (KH).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 2 atoms of K in K₂O, KO₂; 1 atom of K in KH.

3. Sodium (Na)

• Short Form: Na
• Atomic Number: 11
• Atomic Mass: 22.990 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms sodium oxide (Na₂O), sodium peroxide (Na₂O₂).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms sodium hydride (NaH).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 2 atoms of Na in Na₂O, Na₂O₂; 1 atom of Na in
NaH.

4. Lithium (Li)

• Short Form: Li
• Atomic Number: 3
• Atomic Mass: 6.939 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms lithium oxide (Li₂O).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms lithium hydride (LiH).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 2 atoms of Li in Li₂O; 1 atom of Li in LiH.
5. Chlorine (Cl)

• Short Form: Cl
• Atomic Number: 17
• Atomic Mass: 35.45 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms chlorine dioxide (ClO₂), chlorine trioxide (ClO₃).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms hydrogen chloride (HCl).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of Cl in HCl, ClO₂.

6. Calcium (Ca)

• Short Form: Ca
• Atomic Number: 20
• Atomic Mass: 40.078 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms calcium oxide (CaO).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms calcium hydride (CaH₂).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of Ca in CaO, CaH₂.

7. Magnesium (Mg)

• Short Form: Mg
• Atomic Number: 12
• Atomic Mass: 24.305 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms magnesium oxide (MgO).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms magnesium hydride (MgH₂).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of Mg in MgO, MgH₂.

8. Phosphorus (P)

• Short Form: P
• Atomic Number: 15
• Atomic Mass: 30.974 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms phosphorus pentoxide (P₄O₁₀).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms phosphine (PH₃).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 4 atoms of P in P₄O₁₀; 1 atom of P in PH₃.

9. Sulfur (S)

• Short Form: S
• Atomic Number: 16
• Atomic Mass: 32.06 u
 • Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms sulfur dioxide (SO₂), sulfur trioxide (SO₃).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of S in SO₂, SO₃; 1 atom of S in H₂S.

10. Aluminum (Al)

• Short Form: Al
• Atomic Number: 13
• Atomic Mass: 26.982 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms aluminum hydride (AlH₃).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 2 atoms of Al in Al₂O₃; 1 atom of Al in AlH₃.

11. Carbon (C)

• Short Form: C
• Atomic Number: 6
• Atomic Mass: 12.011 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms methane (CH₄), ethane (C₂H₆).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of C in CO₂, CO, CH₄.

12. Zinc (Zn)

• Short Form: Zn
• Atomic Number: 30
• Atomic Mass: 65.38 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms zinc oxide (ZnO).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Does not form hydrides easily but reacts with acids to
form zinc salts and hydrogen gas.
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of Zn in ZnO.

13. Iron (Fe)

• Short Form: Fe
• Atomic Number: 26
• Atomic Mass: 55.845 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) (rust).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms iron hydride (FeH₂) under certain conditions.
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 2 atoms of Fe in Fe₂O₃.
14. Nickel (Ni)

• Short Form: Ni
• Atomic Number: 28
• Atomic Mass: 58.6934 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms nickel oxide (NiO).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms nickel hydride (NiH) under extreme conditions.
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of Ni in NiO.

15. Copper (Cu)

• Short Form: Cu
• Atomic Number: 29
• Atomic Mass: 63.546 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms copper oxide (CuO).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts very slowly with hydrogen but forms copper
hydride (CuH) under certain conditions.
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of Cu in CuO.

16. Silver (Ag)

• Short Form: Ag
• Atomic Number: 47
• Atomic Mass: 107.8682 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms silver oxide (Ag₂O).
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Does not form hydrides easily but reacts with sulfur to
form silver sulfide (Ag₂S).
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 2 atoms of Ag in Ag₂O.

17. Platinum (Pt)

• Short Form: Pt
• Atomic Number: 78
• Atomic Mass: 195.084 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Does not easily form oxides.
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Acts as a catalyst in hydrogenation reactions but does not
form hydrides.
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of Pt in PtO₂ (under specific conditions).
18. Gold (Au)

• Short Form: Au
• Atomic Number: 79
• Atomic Mass: 196.97 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Does not react with oxygen.
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Does not form hydrides.
• Atoms in Common Compounds: 1 atom of Au in gold compounds like aqua regia.

19. Helium (He)

• Short Form: He
• Atomic Number: 2
• Atomic Mass: 4.0026 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Inert, does not react with oxygen or hydrogen.
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Does not form compounds.
• Atoms in Common Compounds: None.

20. Neon (Ne)

• Short Form: Ne
• Atomic Number: 10
• Atomic Mass: 20.180 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Inert,

does not react with oxygen.

• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Does not form compounds.

• Atoms in Common Compounds: None.

21. Argon (Ar)

• Short Form: Ar
• Atomic Number: 18
• Atomic Mass: 39.948 u
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Inert, does not react with oxygen.
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Does not form compounds.
• Atoms in Common Compounds: None.

This list captures the reactivity of the elements with oxygen, hydrogen, and their common
compounds. It includes metals and non-metals from the most reactive to the least reactive.
Certainly! Below is a list of 30 elements, arranged from most reactive to least reactive,
with details on whether they are metals or non-metals and the information you've requested.
This should cover everything you need for IGCSE Combined Science:

1. Potassium (K)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: K
• Atomic Number: 19
• Atomic Mass: 39.1
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Highly reactive, forms potassium oxide (K₂O)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts vigorously with water to produce hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Potassium chloride (KCl), potassium hydroxide
(KOH)
• Mass Number: 39
• Number of Protons: 19
• Number of Electrons: 19
• Number of Neutrons: 20

2. Sodium (Na)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Na
• Atomic Number: 11
• Atomic Mass: 22.99
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts rapidly, forms sodium oxide (Na₂O)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts vigorously with water to produce hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium hydroxide
(NaOH)
• Mass Number: 23
• Number of Protons: 11
• Number of Electrons: 11
• Number of Neutrons: 12

3. Lithium (Li)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Li
• Atomic Number: 3
• Atomic Mass: 6.94
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form lithium oxide (Li₂O)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts slowly with water
 • Atoms in Common Compounds: Lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃), lithium hydroxide
(LiOH)
• Mass Number: 7
• Number of Protons: 3
• Number of Electrons: 3
• Number of Neutrons: 4

4. Calcium (Ca)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Ca
• Atomic Number: 20
• Atomic Mass: 40.08
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form calcium oxide (CaO)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂)
and hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), calcium chloride
(CaCl₂)
• Mass Number: 40
• Number of Protons: 20
• Number of Electrons: 20
• Number of Neutrons: 20

5. Magnesium (Mg)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Mg
• Atomic Number: 12
• Atomic Mass: 24.31
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide (MgO)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts slowly with cold water, vigorously with hot water
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄), magnesium chloride
(MgCl₂)
• Mass Number: 24
• Number of Protons: 12
• Number of Electrons: 12
• Number of Neutrons: 12

6. Barium (Ba)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Ba
• Atomic Number: 56
• Atomic Mass: 137.33
 • Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form barium oxide (BaO)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts rapidly with water to form barium hydroxide
(Ba(OH)₂) and hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Barium sulfate (BaSO₄), barium chloride (BaCl₂)
• Mass Number: 137
• Number of Protons: 56
• Number of Electrons: 56
• Number of Neutrons: 81

7. Iron (Fe)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Fe
• Atomic Number: 26
• Atomic Mass: 55.85
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide (Fe₂O₃), rusting
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with acids to release hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Iron(III) oxide (Fe₂O₃), iron chloride (FeCl₂)
• Mass Number: 56
• Number of Protons: 26
• Number of Electrons: 26
• Number of Neutrons: 30

8. Zinc (Zn)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Zn
• Atomic Number: 30
• Atomic Mass: 65.38
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form zinc oxide (ZnO)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with acids to produce hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Zinc sulfate (ZnSO₄), zinc chloride (ZnCl₂)
• Mass Number: 65
• Number of Protons: 30
• Number of Electrons: 30
• Number of Neutrons: 35

9. Copper (Cu)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Cu
• Atomic Number: 29
• Atomic Mass: 63.55
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form copper(II) oxide (CuO)
 • Reactivity with Hydrogen: Doesn't react with hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Copper sulfate (CuSO₄), copper chloride (CuCl₂)
• Mass Number: 64
• Number of Protons: 29
• Number of Electrons: 29
• Number of Neutrons: 35

10. Silver (Ag)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Ag
• Atomic Number: 47
• Atomic Mass: 107.87
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts slowly with oxygen in air to tarnish
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Does not react with hydrogen
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Silver nitrate (AgNO₃), silver chloride (AgCl)
• Mass Number: 108
• Number of Protons: 47
• Number of Electrons: 47
• Number of Neutrons: 61

11. Gold (Au)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Au
• Atomic Number: 79
• Atomic Mass: 196.97
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Does not react with oxygen; very stable
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Does not react with hydrogen
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Gold chloride (AuCl₃)
• Mass Number: 197
• Number of Protons: 79
• Number of Electrons: 79
• Number of Neutrons: 118

12. Phosphorus (P)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: P
• Atomic Number: 15
• Atomic Mass: 30.97
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form phosphorus oxides (e.g., P₄O₁₀)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with hydrogen to form phosphine (PH₃)
 • Atoms in Common Compounds: Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄), phosphorus
pentachloride (PCl₅)
• Mass Number: 31
• Number of Protons: 15
• Number of Electrons: 15
• Number of Neutrons: 16

13. Sulfur (S)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: S
• Atomic Number: 16
• Atomic Mass: 32.06
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Combines with oxygen to form sulfur dioxide (SO₂)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with hydrogen to form hydrogen sulfide (H₂S

• Atoms in Common Compounds: Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), sulfur dioxide (SO₂)

• Mass Number: 32
• Number of Protons: 16
• Number of Electrons: 16
• Number of Neutrons: 16

14. Iodine (I)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: I
• Atomic Number: 53
• Atomic Mass: 126.90
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms iodine oxide (I₂O₅) when reacted with oxygen
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with hydrogen to form hydrogen iodide (HI)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Iodine monochloride (ICl), potassium iodide (KI)
• Mass Number: 127
• Number of Protons: 53
• Number of Electrons: 53
• Number of Neutrons: 74

15. Chlorine (Cl)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: Cl
• Atomic Number: 17
 • Atomic Mass: 35.45
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) when reacted with oxygen
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with hydrogen to form hydrogen chloride (HCl)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Sodium chloride (NaCl), hydrogen chloride (HCl)
• Mass Number: 35
• Number of Protons: 17
• Number of Electrons: 17
• Number of Neutrons: 18

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16. Fluorine (F)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: F
• Atomic Number: 9
• Atomic Mass: 18.998
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms various fluorides, such as oxygen difluoride (OF₂)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts vigorously with hydrogen to form hydrogen
fluoride (HF)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Sodium fluoride (NaF), hydrogen fluoride (HF)
• Mass Number: 19
• Number of Protons: 9
• Number of Electrons: 9
• Number of Neutrons: 10

17. Bromine (Br)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: Br
• Atomic Number: 35
• Atomic Mass: 79.90
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms bromine oxide (Br₂O) when reacted with oxygen
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with hydrogen to form hydrogen bromide (HBr)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Sodium bromide (NaBr), hydrogen bromide (HBr)
• Mass Number: 80
• Number of Protons: 35
• Number of Electrons: 35
• Number of Neutrons: 45
18. Oxygen (O)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: O
• Atomic Number: 8
• Atomic Mass: 16.00
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Extremely reactive, forms oxides with almost all elements
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Combines with hydrogen to form water (H₂O)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Water (H₂O), carbon dioxide (CO₂), oxygen gas
(O₂)
• Mass Number: 16
• Number of Protons: 8
• Number of Electrons: 8
• Number of Neutrons: 8

19. Nitrogen (N)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: N
• Atomic Number: 7
• Atomic Mass: 14.01
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms nitrogen oxides (e.g., NO, NO₂)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with hydrogen to form ammonia (NH₃)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Ammonia (NH₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)
• Mass Number: 14
• Number of Protons: 7
• Number of Electrons: 7
• Number of Neutrons: 7

20. Carbon (C)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: C
• Atomic Number: 6
• Atomic Mass: 12.01
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Burns in oxygen to form carbon dioxide (CO₂)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms methane (CH₄) when combined with hydrogen
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), carbon
monoxide (CO)
• Mass Number: 12
• Number of Protons: 6
• Number of Electrons: 6
• Number of Neutrons: 6
21. Astatine (At)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal

• Short Form: At
• Atomic Number: 85
• Atomic Mass: 210
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms astatine oxide (At₂O₅)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms hydrogen astatide (HAt)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Astatine compounds are very rare due to the
element's rarity and instability.
• Mass Number: 210
• Number of Protons: 85
• Number of Electrons: 85
• Number of Neutrons: 125

22. Argon (Ar)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal (Noble Gas)

• Short Form: Ar
• Atomic Number: 18
• Atomic Mass: 39.95
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Inert, does not react with oxygen
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Inert, does not react with hydrogen
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Argon is chemically inert and does not form
compounds easily.
• Mass Number: 40
• Number of Protons: 18
• Number of Electrons: 18
• Number of Neutrons: 22

23. Neon (Ne)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal (Noble Gas)

• Short Form: Ne
• Atomic Number: 10
• Atomic Mass: 20.18
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Inert, does not react with oxygen
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Inert, does not react with hydrogen
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Neon does not typically form compounds.
• Mass Number: 20
• Number of Protons: 10
• Number of Electrons: 10
• Number of Neutrons: 10
24. Helium (He)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal (Noble Gas)

• Short Form: He
• Atomic Number: 2
• Atomic Mass: 4.00
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Inert, does not react with oxygen
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Inert, does not react with hydrogen
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Helium does not form compounds.
• Mass Number: 4
• Number of Protons: 2
• Number of Electrons: 2
• Number of Neutrons: 2

25. Radon (Rn)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal (Noble Gas)

• Short Form: Rn
• Atomic Number: 86
• Atomic Mass: 222
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Inert, does not react with oxygen
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Inert, does not react with hydrogen
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Radon is radioactive and does not form stable
compounds.
• Mass Number: 222
• Number of Protons: 86
• Number of Electrons: 86
• Number of Neutrons: 136

26. Xenon (Xe)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Non-Metal (Noble Gas)

• Short Form: Xe
• Atomic Number: 54
• Atomic Mass: 131.29
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Very inert but can form compounds like xenon hexafluoride
(XeF₆)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Forms compounds like xenon hydride (XeH₂)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Xenon tetroxide (XeO₄), xenon hexafluoride
(XeF₆)
• Mass Number: 131
• Number of Protons: 54
• Number of Electrons: 54
• Number of Neutrons: 77
27. Lead (Pb)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Pb
• Atomic Number: 82
• Atomic Mass: 207.2
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form lead oxide (PbO)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with acids to release hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Lead(II) sulfate (PbSO₄), lead(II) chloride (PbCl₂)
• Mass Number: 208
• Number of Protons: 82
• Number of Electrons: 82
• Number of Neutrons: 125

28. Radium (Ra)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Ra
• Atomic Number: 88
• Atomic Mass: 226
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Reacts with oxygen to form radium oxide (RaO)
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with water to produce radium hydroxide
(Ra(OH)₂) and hydrogen gas
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Radium sulfate (

RaSO₄), radium chloride (RaCl₂)

• Mass Number: 226

• Number of Protons: 88
• Number of Electrons: 88
• Number of Neutrons: 138

29. Tin (Sn)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Sn
• Atomic Number: 50
• Atomic Mass: 118.71
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms tin oxide (SnO₂) when exposed to oxygen
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with hydrogen chloride to form tin chloride
(SnCl₂)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Tin(IV) chloride (SnCl₄), tin dioxide (SnO₂)
• Mass Number: 119
• Number of Protons: 50
 • Number of Electrons: 50
• Number of Neutrons: 69

30. Mercury (Hg)

• Metal or Non-Metal: Metal

• Short Form: Hg
• Atomic Number: 80
• Atomic Mass: 200.59
• Reactivity with Oxygen: Forms mercury(II) oxide (HgO) upon heating
• Reactivity with Hydrogen: Reacts with hydrogen to form mercury(II) hydride
(HgH₂)
• Atoms in Common Compounds: Mercury(II) chloride (HgCl₂), mercury(II) oxide
(HgO)
• Mass Number: 201
• Number of Protons: 80
• Number of Electrons: 80
• Number of Neutrons: 121

This concludes the list of 30 elements, arranged from most reactive to least reactive for
IGCSE Combined Science. Let me know if you need more details or further clarification!