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What are non-metals and how do they react with water? 

Important Questions on Metals and Non-Metals

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Four elements W, X, Y, and Z have atomic numbers 12,18, 4, and 16:

Which of the above will form an acidic oxide?

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An element X forms two oxides XO and XO2. The oxide XO is neutral but XO2 is acidic in nature. The element X is most likely to be
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An element X forms two oxides XO and XO2. The oxide XO is neutral but XO2 is acidic in nature.The element X is most likely to be 

 

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White phosphorous catches fire in air to produce dense white fumes. This is due to the formation of
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What type of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?
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Name one non-metal which is stored underwater.  (White Phosphorus / Graphite / Iron / Dry ice)
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A non-metal which is stored in water. [Gallium / Phosphorus]
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Can non-metals displace hydrogen from water?
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What is formed when sulphur dioxide is dissolved in water?
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_____ is a non-metal which catches fire on being exposed to air.
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An element X on reacting with oxygen forms an oxide X2O. This oxide dissolves in water and turns blue litmus red. State whether the element X is a metal or non-metal.
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Give two differences each in chemical and physical properties of metals and non-metals.
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What is the product when sulphur reacts with oxygen?

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Can a non-metal displace hydrogen from an acid?
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Oxides of non-metals are ______ in nature?
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Choose neutral oxides out of the following:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide.
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An element forms an oxide A2O3 that is acidic in nature. Identify A as a metal or a non-metal.