Question

the element X when burnt in the presence of oxygen produces a dazzling light as shown in the picture the product Y when dissolved in water forms Z which turns red litmus paper into blue. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Since the oxide turns red litmus blue, therefore X is a metal because it is an alkaline oxide.

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

Metal + Oxygen → metal oxide

Examples: (1) Reaction of potassium with oxygen:- Potassium metal forms potassium oxide when reacts with oxygen.

4K+O

2

→2K

2

O

(2) Reaction of sodium with oxygen:- Sodium metal forms sodium oxide when reacts with oxygen.

4Na+O

2

→2Na

2

O

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Answer 2

Answer:

It is sodium oxide

Explanation:

Sodium oxide is the answer. Its formula:SO2