(a). Write one reaction in which aluminimum oxide behaves as a basic oxide and another in which it behaves as an acidic oxide. (b). What special name is given to substances like aluminium oxide. (c). Name another metal oxide which behaves like aluminium oxide.

(a). Write one reaction in which aluminimum oxide behaves as a basic o

1.	(a). Write one reaction in which aluminimum oxide behaves as a basic oxide and another in which it behaves as an acidic oxide. (b). What special name is given to substances like aluminium oxide. (c). Name another metal oxide which behaves like aluminium oxide.
Answer» (b) Amphoteric oxides ltBrgt (c). Zinc oxide

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