State Whether True or False Generally Non-Metals React with Acids

Answer: The given statement is false.

• Acids have no effect on non-metal.
• Acid is formed when nonmetal oxides combine with water.
• Non-metals almost never react with dilute mineral acids.
• This is due to the fact that when an element reacts with acids, it donates electrons to the H+ ions formed by the acids.
• Non-metals are electron acceptors in and of themselves.
• So there’s no doubt that they can contribute electrons to the acid’s hydrogen ion.
• As a result, non-metals rarely react with dilute acids.