Question

Explain the reactions of metals and non-metals with air

Answer 1

Answer:

The formation of green coating of basic copper carbonate on the surface of copper objects on exposure to moist air is called corrosion of copper. Non-metals react with oxygen to form non-metal oxides. Non-metal oxides are acidic in nature. ... Non-metals are acidic in nature and form acids on dissolving in water.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

• The formation of green coating of basic copper carbonate on the surface of copper objects on exposure on the surface of copper objects in exposure to moist air is called corrosion of copper. Non-metals react with oxygen to form non-metals oxides. Non-metals oxides are acidic in nature. Metal oxides are basic in nature and form bases on dissolving in water.