what type of oxides are formed: when metals combine with oxygen? when non-metals combine with oxygen?
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When metals reacts with oxygen they form basic oxides. For Eg: Magnesium (in ribbons) are burnt in air to form MgO which is basic.
When non-metals reacts with oxygen they form acidic oxides. For Eg: Non-metal oxides such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide are responsible for acid rain.
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Metal Oxide is formed
Metal + Oxygen = Metal Oxide
E.g :- Mg + O2 = MgO
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