What type of compounds are formed when reactive metals like sodium and potassium react with dihydrogen?

What are the components of bronze?

$A$ non-metal $X$ exists in two different forms $Y$ and $Z$. $Y$ is the hardest natural substance, whereas $Z$ is a good conductor of electricity. Identify $X$, $Y$ and $Z$.

Which type of oxide is $CO_{2}$?

Name the following:
$(a)$ $A$ metal which is preserved in kerosene.
$(b)$ $A$ lustrous coloured non-metal.
$(c)$ $A$ metal which can melt while kept on palm.
$(d)$ $A$ metal which is a poor conductor of heat.

$A$ non-metal $A$ is an important constituent of our food and forms two oxides $B$ and $C$. Oxide $B$ is toxic,whereas $C$ causes global warming.
$(a)$ Identify $A$,$B$,and $C$.
$(b)$ To which Group of the Periodic Table does $A$ belong?