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Question
What type of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?
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Solution
When non-metals are combined with oxygen, neutral or acidic oxides are formed.
For example,
\[\ce{\underset{(Non-metal)}{C} + O2 -> \underset{(Acidic oxide)}{CO2}}\]
\[\ce{CO2 + H2O -> \underset{Carbonic acid}{H2CO3}}\]
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