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Give reasons for the following:(i) Zinc oxide is considered an amphoteric oxide. (ii) Non-metals in general do not displace hydrogen from dilute acids. (iii) Metals conduct electricity. |
Answer» SOLUTION :(i) Zinc oxide reacts with both ACIDS and alkalis. Therefore, it is an AMPHOTERIC oxide. (ii) Non-METALS cannot provide ELECTRONS to convert H+ ions into hydrogen gas.(iii) Metals conduct electricity with the help of free or mobile electrons. |
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