Question

Be sure to answer all parts. Classify the following oxides as acidic, basic, amphoteric, or neutral: (a) Select the acidic oxides: CO2 NO2 Al2O3NO SO3(b) Select the basic oxides: СаOCOSO3K2OBaO(c) Select the amphoteric oxides: K2O Al2O3СаO CO2 SnO2 (d) Select the neutral oxides: CONO SnO2N2O5BaO

Answer 1

In chemistry, oxides can be classified as acidic, basic, amphoteric, or neutral. Acidic oxides produce acidic solutions or are soluble in aqueous base. Basic oxides produce basic solutions or dissolve in aqueous acid. Amphoteric oxides can dissolve in both acidic and basic solutions. Neutral oxides do not produce acidic or basic solutions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Acidic oxides: CO2, NO2, Al2O3, SO3

Basic oxides: CaO, CO, SO3, K2O, BaO

Amphoteric oxides: Al2O3, CaO, SnO2

Neutral oxides: NO, SnO2, N2O5, BaO

Acidic oxides are oxides of nonmetallic elements that produce an acidic solution when reacted with water or are soluble in aqueous base. Basic oxides are oxides of metallic elements that produce a basic solution when reacted with water or dissolve in aqueous acid. Amphoteric oxides are oxides that can dissolve in both acidic and basic solutions. Neutral oxides are oxides that neither produce an acidic nor a basic solution when reacted with water or other solutions.