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How do oxides of metals differ from those of non metals​

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Step-by-step explanation:

oxide found in metal is basic

oxide found in nonmetal is acidic

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

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