Question

Non metals that ignite when they come in contact with air

Answer 1

carbon burns in air to form carbon dioxide:

carbon + oxygen → carbon dioxide



Sulphur burns in air to form sulphur dioxide:

sulphur + oxygen → sulphur dioxide

Answer 2

Answer:

phosphorus

phosphorusphosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It catches fire if exposed to air. To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water.