Question

Conduct an experiment to know the reaction of oxygen with metals and non metals.

Answer 1

Take a small amount of mercuric oxide and heat it in a test tube first slowly and the on a bunsen flame . Take a splinter and place it near the test tube the splinter brightens due to presence of oxygen .

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Aim: to know the reaction of oxgen with metal and non metals

Materials required: one metal sample (magnesium) and one non metal sample (sulphur),spirit lamp or bunsen burner and litmus paper etc.

Take a small strip of magnesium and burn it

Take a small quantity of powdered sulphur in adeflagrating spoon and heat it on a spirit lamp.