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Give reason oxides of alkali metals are basic |
| Answer» Because they react with acids to give salt and water.Example- MgO + 2HCl---> MgCl2 + H2O Since only bases react with acids to give salt and water(neutralization reaction). So By comparison oxides of metals are basic. And similarly oxides of nonmetals are acidic. | |