Compare the reaction of metals and non-metals with oxygen

1.	Compare the reaction of metals and non-metals with oxygen
Answer» Non-metals react with oxygen to FORM non-metal oxides. Non-metal oxides are ACIDIC in nature. If an element forms an acidic oxide,then the element will be a non-metal. Metal oxide are basic in nature and form BASES on dissolving in water.Explanation:Hopefully understandable ^-^.

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