Question

what are the properties of metals and non metals? tell which is basic and acidic by nature? the first one but correct one will be marked as brainliest fast waiting

Answer 1

Answer:

Metals react with oxygen to form their oxides these oxides dissolve in water to form bases which turn red litmus blue.

ex:2Mg+O

2

→2MgO

MgO+H

2

O→H

2

CO

2

Non-metals react with oxygen to form their oxides dissolve in water to form acids, which turns into blue litmus to red litmus

ex:C+O

2

→CO

2

CO

2

+H

2

O→H

2

CO

2

Hope it helps