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What happens when an
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Metal oxides are basic in nature. Hence, when an acid reacts with a metal oxide both neutralize each other. In this reaction, respective salt and water are formed.
Example: Calcium oxide is a metallic oxide, which is basic in nature. When an acid, such as hydrochloric acid, reacts with calcium oxide, neutralization reaction takes place. Calcium chloride and water is formed.
2HCl + CaO ⇨ CaCl2 + H2O
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