Interpretation: In metal and the non-metal reaction, the substance that is oxidized or reduced needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Answer to Problem 1RQ
In a reaction between a metal and the non-metal, metal is oxidized and non-metal is reduced.
Explanation of Solution
Metals are those which tend to give electrons while non-metals tend to gain electrons. The loss of electron results in oxidation and the gain of electrons results in reduction. Hence, metal tends to be oxidized and non-metal tends to be reduced in a reaction between a metal and a non-metal.
An ionic compound is formed when metal combines with non-metal. In this type of reaction, electrons are shifted from the metal to the non-metal.
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