Question

How does metal react with oxygen. Give atleast two example of reaction for top, middle and bottom of reactivity series of metal.

Answer 1

Answer:

Most of the metals form respective metal oxides when reacting with oxygen.

Metal + Oxygen → Metal Oxide

Examples:

*Reaction of Potassium with Oxygen*: Potassium metal forms potassium oxide when reacts with oxygen.

*Reaction of Sodium with Oxygen*: Sodium metal forms sodium oxide when reacts with oxygen.

Metals and Non-metals Class 10 Science