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Question Question 17
Give word equations for the reactions of –
(a) Non-metals —
- Sulphur
- Carbon
- Phosphorus
(b) Metals —
- Sodium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
with oxygen.
(a) Non-Metals
- Sulphur + Oxygen ⟶ Sulphur dioxide
- Carbon + Oxygen ⟶ Carbon dioxide
- Phosphorus + Oxygen ⟶ Phosphorus pentoxide
(b) Metals
- Sodium + Oxygen ⟶ Sodium oxide
- Calcium + Oxygen ⟶ Calcium oxide
- Magnesium + Oxygen ⟶ Magnesium oxide