Question

Reaction of metal with oxygen

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. ... Rust can be prevented by coating iron surfaces with paint, or with rust-resistant metals such as chromium or zinc.

Answer 2

Answer:

when metal react with oxygen it form metal oxide.

because metals are highly reactive with oxygen and water.

it easily cath rust and form metal oxide.

example- fe + O----- feO.