Question

An element X forms 2 oxides XO and XO2. The oxide XO is neutral and the oxide XO2 is acidic in nature. Is element X a metal or a non metal . Give reasons.

Answer 1

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=> The formation of acidic or neutral oxides is a characteristic property of non metals.

=> Thus, X is a non- metal.

=> It might as well be Carbon CO > neutral oxide CO2 > acidic oxide.

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