Question

How do metal react with oxygen plz give a simple and meaningful answer

Answer 1

Answer:

Metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides. Metallic oxides are basic in nature because they react with dilute acids to form salt and water. They also react with water to form metal hydroxides which are alkaline in nature because these metal hydroxides release OH− ions in solution.

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Answer 2

Metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides. These metal oxides are basic in nature. Magnesium oxide dissolves in water to form magnesium hydroxide solution. ... 2)When sodium burns in air,it combines with the oxygen of air to form sodium oxide