Question

Q4. What happens when metals reacts with oxygen? Explain

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Answer 1

Answer:

When a metal reacts with oxygen, a metal oxide forms. The general equation for this reaction is: metal + oxygen → metal oxide. Rust is a form of iron oxide and it forms slowly when iron is exposed to air.

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Answer 2

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Metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides which are basic in nature. Most of the metal form basic oxide.

Example:

• Sodium + Oxygen → Sodium Oxide
• Zinc + Oxygen → Zinc Oxide
• Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium Oxide

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