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(a) With the help of examples, describe how metal oxides differ from non-metal oxides.(b) Which of the following elements would yield : (i) an acidic oxide, (ii) a basic oxide, and (iii) a neutral oxide ?Na, S, C, K, H |
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Answer» (a)M etal oxides are basic in nature and turn red litmus blue. For example: Magnesium oxide. Non-metal oxides are acidic or neutral in nature. The acidic oxides turn blue litmus red. For example: Carbon dioxide. (b) (i) Acidic oxide: S, C (ii) Basic oxide: Na, K (iii) Neutral oxide: H |
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