Question

an element has 2 electrons in its n shell. it reacts with a non metal of atomic number 7. the compound formed reacts with warm water and produces a basic gas.identify the elements and write the reaction

Answer 1

Oxygen is a highly reactive element that is very abundant on earth and in the human body. It is found in many compounds that are used to sustain basic life forms and modern civilization. Compounds containing oxygen are of great interest in the field of chemistry.