Metals combine with oxygen to form _________ oxides.

basic

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acidic

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neutral

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both A and B

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The correct option is A basic
Metals form basic or amphoteric oxides while non metals form acidic oxides.

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Metals combine with oxygen to form _________ oxides.

The correct option is A basicMetals form basic or amphoteric oxides while non metals form acidic oxides.

The correct option is A basic
Metals form basic or amphoteric oxides while non metals form acidic oxides.