Non-metals<span> react with oxygen in the air to produce </span>non-metal oxides<span>. Here are two examples for the </span>non-metals<span> carbon and sulphur. </span>Non-metal oxides<span> such as sulphur </span>dioxide<span> and nitrogen </span>oxide<span> are responsible for acid rain. They dissolve in the water in the clouds to form acidic solutions.</span>