Question

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 reason for your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

metal

Explanation:

XO is basic in nature

we know that metal oxides are basic and non metallic oxides are acidic

so X is a metal

please mark BRAINIEST

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer. 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.

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