Why non-metallic oxides are basic in nature?

1.	Why non-metallic oxides are basic in nature?
Answer» Metallic oxides are basic in nature\tWhen a metal reacts with oxygen it leads to the production of metallic oxides.\tUsually, metallic oxides are basic in nature. It is because when they are reacted with water it leads to the formation of a basic solution.\tFor example, when calcium oxide is dissolved in water it leads to the formation of calcium hydroxide solution which is basic in nature.\xa0

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