What will happen if metal oxide reacts with base?

1.	What will happen if metal oxide reacts with base?
Answer» Metal oxides are basic in nature but some metal oxides like Aluminium oxide and zinc oxide react with acid as well as base. They are called amphoteric oxides.Example:-Al2O3 +NaOH ———› NaAlO2 +H2OZnO2 + NaOH ———› Na2ZnO2 + H2O Because base is natural y oxide Only the oxides of aluminium and sodium with react with the bases as metal oxides are basic in nature.

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