Question

Jacinta is learning about the chemicals involved in breathing. Oxygen gas, water vapor, and carbon dioxide are all compounds formed by the chemical reactions between nonmetal elements. Which statement can Jacinta correctly make about the chemical properties of nonmetals\

Answer 1

Kindly check the explanation section.

Step-by-step explanation:

Non metals are elements which have different characteristics from the metals in the periodic table and under normal condition almost all nonmetals are in the gaseous state of matter.

Here are some of the possible statements that Jacinta can correctly make about the chemical properties of nonmetals;

=> Non-metals take some important roles in the biological system.

=> Non metals can react with oxygen to form oxides which are covalently bonded.

The equation showing respiration is given below;

C6H12O6 + 6O2 ------------> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy.

The body make use of Oxygen in the oxidation of glucose to produce energy water vapor and CO2.