if carbon is a non metal then how can the reaction of carbon and sulfuric acid take place. Because non metals does not react with acid
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non-metals do not react with acids. This is due to the fact that a substance undergoing reaction with acids, donates electrons to the H+ ions produced by the acids. But non-metals are acceptor of electrons and hence they do not donate electron to the hydrogen ion of the acid.
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Carbon reacts with sulfuric acid to produce carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide gas along with water. Sulfuric acid should be a concentrated, heated solution.
C+2H2SO4−→ΔCO2+2SO2+2H2O
Copper(II) oxide, a black solid, and dilute sulfuric acid react to produce copper(II) sulfate, giving a characteristic blue colour to the solution. From this solution, blue copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate crystals may be obtained if desired.
CuO+H2SO4⟶CuSO4↓+H2O
It is a general "insoluble metal oxide is reacted with a dilute acid to form a soluble salt" type of reaction. It is a standard class experiment.