Question

Compare the reaction of metals and non-metals with oxygen

Answer 1

Answer:

Non-metals react with oxygen to form non-metal oxides. Non-metal oxides are acidic in nature.

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.

Explanation:

Hopefully understandable ^-^.

Answer 2

Answer:

Non-metals react with oxygen to from non- metal oxides.

non- metal oxides are acidic in nature...... 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.