Question

3. Write the equation for the reaction of metal with oxygen and non metal with oxygen and then

predict the nature of the substance formed when the oxide of metal and oxide of non metal is
dissolved in water.​

Answer 1

Acidic Oxides: Acidic oxide are oxides that react with water to form an acid. Acidic oxides are formed by reaction of non metals with oxygen .

`S+O_2\rightarrow SO_2`

`SO_2+H_2O\rightarrow H_2SO_4`

Basic Oxides: Basic oxides are oxides that react with water to form bases. Basic oxides are formed by reaction of metals with oxygen.

`2Mg+O_2\rightarrow 2MgO`

`MgO+H_2O\rightarrow Mg(OH)_2`