An element reacts with oxygen to form oxide which dissolve in dilute hydrochloric acid.the oxide formed turns a solution of red litmus blue. Is the element a metal or a nonmetal? Explain with an example.

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The element is a metal as we know that bases turn the color of red litmus to blue and metal oxides are basic in nature. For Example

MgO is a metal oxide so it is basic in nature so it will turn the color of red litmus to blue.

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An element reacts with oxygen to form oxide which dissolve in dilute hydrochloric acid.the oxide formed turns a solution of red litmus blue. Is the element a metal or a nonmetal? Explain with an example.

The element is a metal as we know that bases turn the color of red litmus to blue and metal oxides are basic in nature. For Example MgO is a metal oxide so it is basic in nature so it will turn the color of red litmus to blue.

The element is a metal as we know that bases turn the color of red litmus to blue and metal oxides are basic in nature. For Example

MgO is a metal oxide so it is basic in nature so it will turn the color of red litmus to blue.