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What is the formula of Nickel 2 oxide?​

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NiO. Since both have valency *2*. it gets canceled.
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The formula of Nickel (ll) oxide is NiO.

2Ni(s) + O2(g) ----> 2NiO(s)

It is in solid state. It contains one atom of Nickel and one atom of Oxygen. It is a green coloured powder. It is basic in nature because it is a metal oxide. As we know that metal oxides are basic in nature.

NiO(s) + H2O (l) ---> Ni(OH)2

It's solution turns red litmus paper into blue which proves that it is a base.

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