Question

explain the reaction of metals and nonmetals with acid and base ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Generally, the non-metals do not react with dilute acids. This is because when a substance reacts with acids, it provides electrons to the H+ ions produced by the acids. ... Non-metals will normally not react with water, however, non-metal oxides will react with water to form acids.

Answer 2

Explanation:

reaction of metals

• acid: metals react with acid to form salts and hydrogen gas is liberated
• base: metals react with bases to form salts and hydrogen gas is liberated.

Reaction of non-Metal

• acid : non- metals do not react with acid.
• base : some non-metal react with bases but no hydrogen gas is liberatd.