Oxygen and Burning

Question	Answer
What does amphoteric mean?	It means an oxide can react either as an acid or as a base
What type of solution is formed when a metal oxide is dissolved in water?	An alkaline solution
What type of solution is formed when a non-metal oxide is dissolved in water?	An acidic solution
When magnesium burns with oxygen: i-what is the colour of the flame ii-what does the product look like iii-is it alkaline or base when dissolved in water	i-bright white flame ii-white powder iii-slightly alkaline
When carbon is burnt in air i-what is the colour of the flame ii-what does the product look like iii-is it alkaline or base when dissolved in water	i-orange-yellow flame ii-carbon dioxide gas iii-slightly acidic
When sulfur is burnt in air i-what is the colour of the flame ii-what does the product look like iii-is it alkaline or base when dissolved in water	i-pale blue ii-sulfur dioxide gas iii-acidic
When sodium is burnt in air i-what is the colour of the flame ii-what does the product look like iii-is it alkaline or base when dissolved in water	i-bright yellow flame ii-white solid; sodium oxide iii-slightly alkaline
When iron is burnt in air i-what is the colour of the flame ii-what does the product look like iii-is it alkaline or base when dissolved in water	i-orange flame ii-black powder iii-does not dissolve in water

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	Created by Jim Fellows over 10 years ago