Compare and contrast the reactions of metals and non-metals with oxygen. Use one example each. Write the word equations for each example. (please answer full and correct)
Answers
REACTION WITH BASE - DEFINITION
Metals give hydrogen gas when they react with a base.Reaction of non-metals with bases are complex.
REACTION WITH OXYGEN - DEFINITION
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.
REACTIONS WITH ACIDS - DEFINITION
Metals give hydrogen gas when they react with dilute acid.Generally, non-metals do not react with dilute acid.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - DEFINITION
Metals are very reactive. Metals tend to lose electrons easily and form positively charged ions. Therefore metals are called electropositive elements.Non-metals accept electrons readily because they have high electronegativities.
REACTION OF NON-METAL WITH OXYGEN - DEFINITION
When non-metals react with oxygen the non-metallic oxide is formed. Non-metallic oxides are acidic.
REACTION OF NON-METAL WITH WATER - DEFINITION
Metals react with water to form hydroxides , generally non-metal do not react with water.
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Explanation:
Non-metals react with oxygen to form non-metal oxides. ... If an element forms an acidic oxide,then the element will be a non-metal. Metal oxide are basic in nature and form bases on dissolving in water. Non-metals are acidic in nature and form acids on dissolving in water.