Question

Give an example of amphoteric oxide.

Answer 1

Amphoteric oxide-Amphoteric oxides are classified as metal oxides that react with both acids as well as bases to create salts and water.

• Examples of Amphoteric oxides - are lead oxide$\left(\mathrm{PbO}\right)$, aluminum oxide$\left({\mathrm{Al}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3\right)$, zinc oxide$\left(\mathrm{ZnO}\right)$, etc.
• Amphiprotic molecules, which can either donate or accept a proton$\left({\mathrm{H}}^{+}\right)$, are one sort of amphoteric species.