The more non-metallic character of an element represents, _______ oxide.

less acidic

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more acidic

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neutral

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more basic

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Solution

The correct option is B more acidic
Generally, more metallic character of an element represent, formation of more basic oxide. Likewise, the more non-metallic character an element has, the more acidic oxide. The metallic character of an element can be determined by its position on the periodic table.

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