What is the difference between metal oxide and non-metal oxide?

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Metal oxide are compounds composed of metal ions and oxide ions. Nom-metal oxides are compounds composed of non-metal atoms and oxygen atoms. The main difference between metal oxides and non- metal oxides is that metal oxides are basic compounds whereas non-metal oxides are acidic compounds.

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