An element X froms two oxides $X O$ and $X O_{2}$ the oxide $X O$ has no actioin on litmus solution but oxide $X O_{2}$ turns litmus solution red.
(a) what is the nature fo oxide $X O$ ?
(b) What is the nature of oxide $X O_{2}$ ?
(c) Would you call element X a metal or a non-metal ? Give reason for your choice.
(d) Can you give an example of element like X?

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(a) The oxide $X O$ is neutral in nature as it has no action on litmus solution.

(b) The oxide $X O_{2}$ is acidic in nature as it turns litmus solution red.

(c) The element $X$ is a non-metal because it forms an acidic and neutral oxide, which is the property of a non-metal.

(d) Carbon is a non-metal like the element $X .$

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