Question

what happens when a non metal oxide reacts with water

Answer 1

Answer:

Nonmetals also form covalent oxides, which are usually molecular in character. ... Ionic metal oxides react with water to give hydroxides (compounds containing the OH− ion) and resultant basic solutions, whereas most nonmetal oxides react with water to form acids and resultant acidic solutions (see the table).

Answer 2

Answer:

Nonmetals also form covalent oxides, which are usually molecular in character. ... Ionic metal oxides react with water to give hydroxides (compounds containing the OH− ion) and resultant basic solutions, whereas most nonmetal oxides react with water to form acids and resultant acidic solutions.