Question

a)Explain the reaction of metals with oxygen giving examples.

note: ( the answer should be 50 words or above but not too big)

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Answer 1

Answer:

Metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides. These metal oxides are basic in nature. Magnesium oxide dissolves in water to form magnesium hydroxide solution. ... 3)During the rusting of iron,iron metal combines slowly with the oxygen of air in the presence of water to form a compound called iron oxide.

Answer 2

Answer:metals such as potassium, sodium and Lithium react with oxygen very quickly. calcium and magnesium are slightly less reactive and react with oxygen less quickly. metals like mercury and copper react with oxygen very slowly and need to be heated continously in order to see his happening.

the product of burning of metal in oxygen is metal oxide.

FOR EXAMPLE :

2Mg+O2-2MgO

(MAGNESIUM + OXYGEN - MAGNESIUM OXIDE)

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