SiO is acidic or basic

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The silicon monoxide can react with strong basic materials which makes it slightly acidic in nature.
SiO cannot react with acids, so being acidic substance is neglected.
Hence, SiO is acidic in nature.

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SiO is acidic or basic

﻿The silicon monoxide can react with strong basic materials which makes it slightly acidic in nature.SiO cannot react with acids, so being acidic substance is neglected.Hence, SiO is acidic in nature.

The silicon monoxide can react with strong basic materials which makes it slightly acidic in nature.
SiO cannot react with acids, so being acidic substance is neglected.
Hence, SiO is acidic in nature.