Why do metals react with oxygen?

Answer 1

When metals react with oxygen they produce metal oxides. A common example would be that of Iron which in the presence of oxygen and water form rust (a mixture of metal oxides and metal hydroxides)

Answer 2

Oxygen is a very reactive and very electronegative nonmetal. It has a strong tendency to "steal" electrons from other atoms to become more stable. Metals, which tend to be electropositive generally lose electrons to become more stable.

Answer 3

Yes, oxygen is in water. Water and metal create rust.

Answer 4

haha, No, they react in many different ways depending on the metal you are talking about.

Answer 5

When metals react with oxygen it forms metallic oxides. For example when iron react with oxygen it forms iron oxide

Answer 6

When metals react with oxygen, they form the metallic oxide. For example, 2Mg + O2 --> 2MgO

Answer 7

It forms metal oxide

Answer 8

it forms metal oxides

Answer 9

Yes. By rusting