Question

An oxide of element X is added to an acid where it forms salt and water. Identify the nature of the oxide of element X as an acidic or a basic.​

Answer 1

Answer:

basic

Explanation:

because base+acid = salt and water

Answer 2

The nature of oxide of element X is basic.

• As we know about the neutralization reaction, the acid and base combine together to produce salt and water. In the question, the reaction of compound X with acid gives salt and water. Hence, it is also a neutralization reaction.
• Thus, oxide of element X will be basic in nature.
• The metals react with water to form oxides which are basic in nature. The chemical reaction stating basic oxide formation is -

Mg + $H_{2}O$ --> $Mg(OH)_{2}$

• In this reaction, reactants are magnesium and water and product is magnesium hydroxide which is basic in nature.
• Now, showing the chemical reaction between magnesium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid, as per the question. $Mg(OH)_{2}$ + HCl --> $MgCl_{2}$ + $H_{2}O$
• In this reaction, products are salt magnesium chloride and water.

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