REACTION OF NON-METALS WITH OXYGEN
Non-metals react with oxygen and produce non-metallic oxide.
Non metal + oxygen ——> non metallic oxide
Eg. Sulphur when burned means it reacts with oxygen and produces Sulphur dioxide
Generally, non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature. When non-metallic oxide is mixed with water the solution turns blue litmus to red. Sulphur oxide mixed with water turns blue litmus to red.
Sulphur dioxide + water——>sulphurous acid
SO₂ + H₂O——> H₂SO₃