Question
How do nonmetals react with water?
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Answer
Nonmetals do not react with water, (exception : halogen). Chlorine dissolves in water giving hypochlorous acid.
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Cl _{2( g )}+ H _2 O _{(l)} \longrightarrow HOCl _{( aq )}+ HCl _{( aq )}
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Cl _{2( g )}+ H _2 O _{(l)} \longrightarrow HOCl _{( aq )}+ HCl _{( aq )}
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