reactions with oxygen

• Which groups of elements are primarily discussed in relation to reactions with oxygen?

  Groups one, two, and three
• What are the properties of non-metal oxides?

  They are gases and simple molecules
• What are examples of non-metal oxides?

  Carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide
• What are the properties of metal oxides?

  Most are solids and form a giant ionic lattice
• What happens when soluble metal oxides dissolve in water?

  They form an alkaline solution
• What do non-metal oxides form when they dissolve in water?

  They form an acidic solution
• What is the product of carbon dioxide dissolving in water?

  Carbonic acid
• What is the product of sulfur dioxide dissolving in water?

  Sulfurous acid
• What are the properties of non-metal oxides and metal oxides?

  Non-metal oxides:

  • Gases
  • Simple molecules
  • Form acids in water

  
  

  Metal oxides:

  • Most are solids
  • Form giant ionic lattices
  • Form alkalis in water
• How can you summarize the properties of oxides in a table?

  • Non-metal oxides: gases, simple molecules, form acids
  • Metal oxides: solids, giant ionic lattices, form alkalis