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Number 6

Metals react with _______ to form co.pounds that are like alkaline.


A. Non metals
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Metalloids


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Answer:

B) Oxygen atoms

Step-by-step explanation:

When metals react oxygen atom then they tend to form metal oxides which are basic in nature. This is because when metal oxides are added in water then it results in the formation of metal hydroxides which are alkaline in nature

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