The oxides of non-metals are:

acidic

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neutral

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basic

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depend on elements

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Solution

The correct option is A acidic
The oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature as they release hydrogen ions in aqueous solution.

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Oxides of non-metals are acidic

An element forms an oxide which is acidic in nature.Is the element a metal or non-metal?

Name:

(a) two metals which are liquid at room temperature,

(b) metal which do not corrode easily

(d) a non-metal which is lustrous,

(e) a non-metal which conducts electricity,

(f) a metal which is brittle,

(g) two elements which are monoatomic,

(h) two metallic oxides which are acidic,

(i) two metallic oxides which are amphoteric,

(j) two metallic which react with cold water,

(k) the compound responsible for green deposit on the surface of copper,

(l) a non-metal which can form a positive ion,

(m) a non-metal which shows reducing property,

(n) a metal whose oxide is reduced only by carbon.

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