Question

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compare and contrast the reaction of metals and non metals with oxygen. use one example each. write the word equation for each example.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Both metals and non-metals when burnt in oxygen form their oxides. Oxides of metals are basic in nature and oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.

Mg+O2 -- 2MgO

magnesium+oxygen gives rise to magnesium oxide ( basic)

S+O2 -- SO2

Sulphur + oxygen gives rise to sulphur dioxide ( acidic)