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An activity to show that iron oxide is basic in nature

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The oxide ions in a metal oxide generally react with water to form hydroxide ions which are basic in nature (OH-). Here's a complete reaction example : ... Some other metal oxides (like ZnO and Al2O3) are basic but also acidic oxides: ZnO + H2O + 2 OH- --> Zn(OH)42- in which reaction hydroxide is needed and not formed! this behaviour termed as amphoteric

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