Q. 38 A
With the help of examples, describe how metal oxides differ from non-metal oxides.
Answer :
The metal oxides differ from non-metal oxides as they are basic in nature and turn red litmus blue. For example:- magnesium oxide, it turn the red litmus blue.
Whereas non-metals are acidic in nature. That is why they turn blue litmus red. For example: carbon dioxide when tested on litmus paper they turn blue litmus red.
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PREVIOUSName two metals which react violently with cold water. Write any three observations you would make when such a metal is dropped into water. How would you identify the gas evolved, if any, during the reaction?NEXTWhich of the following elements would yield:
(i) an acidic oxide,
(ii) a basic oxide, and
(iii) a neutral oxide?
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