give one example of each:
a) an acidic oxide
b) a basic oxide
c) an amphoteric oxide
d) a neutral oxide
e) a metal and non-metal which are in liquid state at room temperature.
f) an element stored in kerosene.
g) a soft metal that can be cut through knife.

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(a) SO₂
(b) MgO
(c) ZnO
(d) CO
(e) Mercury is the metal which exists as a liquid at room temperature while bromine is the non-metal which exists as a liquid at room temperature.
(f) Potassium
(g) Sodium

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