Question

Using magnesium and sulphur as examples, explain how metals and non-metals can be classified on the basis of their reactions with oxygen.​

Answer 1

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Ur answrr is ⬇️

➡️ Reaction with oxygen in metal ⬇️

.. Metal + Oxygen = metal oxide (basic)

Eg. Mg + O2 = MgO

➡️ Reaction with oxygen in non metal ⬇️

Non Metal + oxygen = Non metal oxide

(acidic)

Eg. S + O2 = So2

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