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Reactivity of Different Metals with Oxygen

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What is the nature of metalic oxide?

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Metals on reaction with oxygen gas gives rise to metallic oxides. These metallic oxides upon reaction with $H_{2} O$ form bases. Hence, metallic oxides are considered as basic oxides.

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