Reaction Of Non-metals With Oxygen

Question 1

Define the term:non-metal oxide

Answer 1

Compound formed when a non-metal reacts with oxygen

Question 2

True or false

Non metals can combust

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The formula to form non-metal oxide is

Answer 3

Non-metal+oxygen =non-metal oxide

Question 4

What happens when carbon is burnt in the air

Answer 4

A colourless gas called carbon dioxide is formed that is why when we create charcoal fires we have to do them outside because too much carbon dioxide is bad for you

Question 5

What is the word equation for carbon dioxide

Answer 5

Carbon +oxygen =carbon dioxide

Question 6

True or false

Carbon dioxide can be seen and smelt

Answer 6

False

It cannot be seen or smelt but turns clear limewater salty

Question 7

When burnt in pure oxygen sulfur turns what colour

Answer 7

It burns a bright blue flame and creates a colourless gas called soulful dioxide

Question 8

True or false

Sulfur is harmless

Answer 8

False

Sulfur is toxic and has a pungent ,irritating smell and released when volcanoes erupt

Question 9

Word equation for sulfur dioxide is

Answer 9

Sulfur +Oxygen = Sulfur dioxide