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An element reacts with oxygen to form a oxide. An aqueous solution of this oxide turns red litmus paper blue. Is the element a metal or a non-metal? Give reason for your answer

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we know that basic substances turn red litmus to blue. since an aqueous solution of this oxide turns red litmus to blue, it means that the oxide us basic in nature. now, basic oxides are formed by metal elements. So, the given element is a metal

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An element reacts with oxygen to form a oxide. An aqueous solution of this oxide turns red litmus paper blue. Is the element a metal or a non-metal? Give reason for your answer​

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An element reacts with oxygen to form a oxide. An aqueous solution of this oxide turns red litmus paper blue. Is the element a metal or a non-metal? Give reason for your answer