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(a) What are amphoteric oxides ?
(b) Categorise the following based on their nature : $\ce{ZnO}$, $\ce{Na2O}$, $\ce{CO2}$
(b) Categorise the following based on their nature : $\ce{ZnO}$, $\ce{Na2O}$, $\ce{CO2}$
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(a) Metal oxides which can react with both acids as well as bases to
produce salt and water. (1)
(b) $\ce{ZnO}$ – Amphoteric oxide
$\ce{Na2O}$ - Basic oxide
$\ce{CO2}$ - Acidic oxide (1)
produce salt and water. (1)
(b) $\ce{ZnO}$ – Amphoteric oxide
$\ce{Na2O}$ - Basic oxide
$\ce{CO2}$ - Acidic oxide (1)