Chemistry, asked by shashanktelang3295, 1 year ago

An element p does not react with dil. H2 so4 . If forms an oxide po which turns red litmus into blue. Will you call p as a metal or a non-metal ? Give reason.

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Answered by kamleshsingh95603546
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Answer:

Yes. P is a metal, and therefore; P does not react with "dilute" Sulphuric acid.

The red litmus paper turns blue when it comes in a contact with oxide PO base, and this indicates P is a metal.

Metal oxides are basic in nature.

Other than that it would have not turned blue.

Answered by potterhead7
3

Answer:

p is a metal

Explanation:

metal oxides are always basic in nature. All metals need not react with dilute acids.

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