Question

Discuss the reaction of metal with (a)oxygen (b) water and (c)acids with suitable examples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

a) oxygen :-

When a metal reacts with oxygen, a metal oxide forms. The general equation for this reaction is: metal + oxygen → metal oxide. Rust is a form of iron oxide and it forms slowly when iron is exposed to air.

example: Carbon forms an acidic oxide CO2, sulphur forms an acidic oxide SO2, and hydrogen forms a neutral oxide, H2

b) water :-

They form stable compound with hydrogen. Their chlorides are completely hydrolyzed by water. Reaction of non-metals with oxygen: They react with oxygen to form acidic oxides or neutral oxides. Reaction of non-metals with water: They do not react with water (steam) to evolve hydrogen gas.

c) acids :-

Non-metals do not react with acids. This is due to the fact that a substance undergoing reaction with acids, donates electrons to the H+ ions produced by the acids. But non-metals are acceptor of electrons and hence they do not donate electron to the hydrogen ion of the acid.