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Standard VIII
Chemistry
Chemical Properties of Non-Metals
Oxides of non...
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Oxides of non-metals and metals are acidic in nature.
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True
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The correct option is
B
False
Oxides of metals are basic in
nature whereas oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.
Metal oxides are basic since they form a salt and water when they dissolve in water. Metal oxides contain
O
H
−
. Ions are hence basic in nature.
Non-metal oxides such as sulphur dioxide contain
H
+
ions that dissolve in water to form acidic solutions.
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