This video lecture from Group VA and Group VIA Elements (F.Sc. second year Chemistry) covers the reactions of nitric acid as an oxidizing agent with non metals and metalloids. Non metals such as copper, sulfur and carbon give their respective oxides alongside nitrogen dioxide and water. Metalloids such as arsenic can also be oxidized to their corresponding acids alongside the formation of nitrogen dioxide and water. Find more e-learning material and educational video lectures in Urdu at maktab.pk. These videos are free to use for promotional and commercial purpose by keeping the credits to Maktab.