Question

Compare the properties of a typical metal and a non-metal on the basis of the following.

Nature of the oxides :

• A. Metal oxides will turn red litmus blue while non metals turns blue litmus red.
• B. Metal oxides will turn red litmus orange while non metals turns blue litmus red.
• C. Metal oxides will turn blue litmus red while non metals turns red litmus blue.
• D. Metal oxides are acidic while non metals are basic

Answer 1

The correct option is A Metal oxides will turn red litmus blue while non metals turns blue litmus red.

Metal oxides are basic so they will turn red litmus blue while non metallic oxides are acidic in nature so they turn blue litmus red.