Question

an element X reacts with water to form a solution which turns red litmus blue. is the element a metal or a nonmetal. write a reaction associated with the following.
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Answer 1

Answer: Since the oxide turns red litmus blue, therefore X is a metal because it is an alkaline oxide. Most of the metals form respective metal oxides when react with oxygen. Examples: (1) Reaction of potassium with oxygen:- Potassium metal forms potassium oxide when reacts with oxygen.

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