A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and it forms two oxides B and C B - Chemistry - Metals and Non-metals

Question

A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and it forms
two oxides B and C B is a neutral oxide and is also toxic in nature
whereas C causes global warming
(a) Name the element A
(b) Identify the oxides B and C

Neha Thomas · Accepted Answer

a) The element A is carbon
b) Oxides B and C are Carbon monoxide (CO) , Carbon dioxide (C02)
respectively

A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and it forms two oxides B and C. B is a neutral oxide and is also toxic in nature whereas C causes global warming. (a) Name the element A (b) Identify the oxides B and C

A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and it forms two oxides B and C. B is a neutral oxide and is also toxic in nature whereas C causes global warming.
(a) Name the element A
(b) Identify the oxides B and C