An element P does not react with dilute sulphuric acid. it forms an oxide PO which turns red litmus to blue. is P a metal ? Give reason
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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.
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.
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Yes P is a metal
Explanation:
It forms an oxide which turns red litmus blue indicating that it is a basic oxide.
Also it is known that metals form basic oxides
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