What happens when group 14 elements react with oxygen and water ?

Explanation

(a) With oxgen : When heated in air they form their respective monoxides and dioxides .
ex : `" " Si + O_(2) overset (Delta) to Si O_(2) (s)`
`" " 2C +O_(2) overset (Delta) to 2CO(g)`
`" " C+O_(2) overset (Delta) to CO_(2) (g)`
(b ) With water : C, Si, Ge do not react with water . However tin reacts with steam to form stannic oxide liberating hydrogen gas . `Sn + underset ("steam") (2H_(2) O) overset (Delta) to SnO_(2)+2H_(2(g))`