Question
Download Solution PDFAn element "X", when burnt in oxygen, forms a compound 'Z'. Solution of compound 'Z' in water turns blue litmus red. Which of the following is correct about 'X' and 'Z'?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'X' is a non-metal and 'Z' is acidic in nature..
Key Points
- When an element "X" burns in oxygen, it forms a compound "Z".
- The solution of compound "Z" in water turns blue litmus paper red, indicating that the solution is acidic in nature.
- Compounds that are acidic in nature are usually formed when non-metals react with oxygen.
- Non-metal oxides dissolve in water to form acidic solutions.
- Therefore, "X" is likely a non-metal and "Z" is acidic in nature.
Additional Information
- Metal Oxides
- These are usually basic in nature.
- They turn red litmus blue, indicating a basic solution.
- Non-metal Oxides
- These are usually acidic in nature.
- They turn blue litmus red, indicating an acidic solution.
- Litmus Test
- It is a simple test to determine the acidic or basic nature of a solution.
- Blue litmus turning red indicates an acidic solution, while red litmus turning blue indicates a basic solution.
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