Question

Classify the following oxides as acidic, basic, amphoteric, or neutral:

(a) Select the acidic oxides:
A. CO₂
B. N₂O₅
C. Al₂O₃
D. NO
E. SO₃
(b) Select the basic oxides:
A. CaO
B. CO
C. SO₃
D. K₂O
E. BaO
(c ) Select the amphoteric oxides:
A. K₂O
B. Al₂O₃
C. CaO
D. CO₂
E. SnO₂
d) Select the neutral oxides:
A. CO
B. NO
C. SNO₂
D. N₂O₅
E. BaO

Answer 1

(a).

» E. SO₃, sulphur trioxide.

(b).

» A. CaO, Calcium oxide.

» D. K₂O, potassium oxide.

» E. BaO, barium oxide.

(c).

» B. Al₂O₃, Aluminium oxide.

» E. SnO₂, tin (IV) oxide.

(d).

» A. CO, carbon monoxide.

» B. NO, nitrogen monoxide.

Step-by-step explanation:

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