Question

How do nonmetals react with acids?

Answer 1

hey mate , here's your answer....

Non-metals do not react with acids. The reason behind this phenomenon is:-

It is a fact that reaction with an acid involves donation of H+ (hydronium) ions under all circumstances.

But non-metals, as we all know are

$electron \: acceptors.$

Thus, it can be concluded that non-metals do not react with acids.

......hope this helps.....

Answer 2

Answer:

Non metals do not react with dilute acids. Non metals are only acceptors of electrons. when a substance reacts with acids, it provides electrons to the H+ ions produced by the acids. Non-metals are themselves acceptors of electrons so there is no way they can donate electrons to the hydrogen ion of the acid.

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