Why do metals react with oxygen?

Answer 1

Metals react with oxygen because of a process called oxidation. When metals are exposed to oxygen in the air, the metal atoms lose electrons to the oxygen atoms, forming metal oxides. This reaction occurs because metals have a tendency to lose electrons and oxygen has a high affinity for gaining electrons. The formation of metal oxides is a type of chemical reaction that changes the properties of the metal and can lead to corrosion or rusting.

Answer 2

Metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides. This occurs because metals have a tendency to lose electrons to oxygen, which is a highly electronegative element. This reaction with oxygen is often referred to as oxidation.

Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

It forms metal oxide

Answer 10

it forms metal oxides