Are metlic oxide acidic or basic in nature. Justify your answer with a suitable reaction
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Metallic oxides are basic in nature.Dissolve metal metal oxide in water it will form hydroxide which can be tested by litmus test. It will turn red litmus to blue.
MgO + H2O → Mg(OH)2
MgO + H2O → Mg(OH)2
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Metallic oxides are basic in nature because they react with dilute acids to form salt and water. They also react with water to form metal hydroxides which are alkaline in nature because these metal hydroxides release OH- ions in solution. ... Therefore, non metallic oxides would be acidic in nature.
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