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Describe an experiment to show that non - metallic oxides are acidic in nature |
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Answer» When no-metallic oxide for, example SO2 (non- metal) is dissolved in WATER it produces sulphurous acid which is acidic in nature.SO2 + H2O → H2SO3When metallic oxide (metal) reacts with water it produces metal HYDROXIDES that are basic in natureNa2O + H2O → 2NaOHExplanation: You can check the nature by USING a litmus paper. In the case of sulphurous acid, the BLUE litmus TURNS red indicating that it is acid. I hope this might help you :) |
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