An element x reacts with oxygen to form an oxide xo whose solution in water turns red litmus blue. Is x a metal or non-metal give reasons for your answer
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A base is known to turn a red litmus paper to blue.
The element discussed in the question is a metal because usually metals form oxides that are basic.
Some of these metals dissolve in water to form metal hydroxides, which in turn red litmus papers to blue.
The element discussed in the question is a metal because usually metals form oxides that are basic.
Some of these metals dissolve in water to form metal hydroxides, which in turn red litmus papers to blue.
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✔For example x = magnesium (Mg) .When it reacts with oxygen it becomes magnesium oxide (MgO).
✔When this is dissolved in water it becomes magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2.
✔It is basic in nature. It turns red litmus blue. Thus it is a metal.
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✔For example x = magnesium (Mg) .When it reacts with oxygen it becomes magnesium oxide (MgO).
✔When this is dissolved in water it becomes magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2.
✔It is basic in nature. It turns red litmus blue. Thus it is a metal.
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