10 Frequently Asked Questions On Oxygen & Oxides: JEE Chemistry Notes

BY Team Aakash Byjus

What happens when potassium chlorate is heated strongly? Give the word equation as well as the chemical equation for this reaction.

What is a Catalyst? Name the Catalyst used in the laboratory method of preparation of Oxygen using potassium Chlorate.

In the laboratory method of preparation of oxygen, why is oxygen collected by downward displacement of water ?

Hydrogen peroxide is preferred to potassium Chlorate in the laboratory preparation of Oxygen. Give reason.

What do you mean by Oxides? Give one example of each metallic Oxide and non-metallic oxide.

Name a metal which burns brightly with oxygen - 1. With a brilliant yellow flame  2. With brick red flame forming a white solid.

What happens when magnesium burns in the presence of Oxygen?

Why are metallic oxide called basic? Explain with an example ?

Why are non-metallic oxides called acidic in nature? Explain with an example.

Mention two tests to identify Oxygen gas.