Question

(b) Oxides of non-metals are said to be examples of acids. Justify with an
example.
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Answer 1

Oxides of metals are basic in nature whereas oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.

Metal oxides are basic since they form a salt and water when they dissolve in water. Metal oxides contain OH + Ions are hence basic in nature.

Non-metal oxides such as sulphur dioxide contain H - ions that dissolve in water to form acidic solutions.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

oxides of metals are basic in nature wheareas oxides of non metals are acidic in nature

metal oxides are basic since they form a salt of water when they dissolve in water . metal oxides contain OH+ lons are hence basic in nature .

non metals oxides such as sulphur dioxide contain H-ions that dissolve in water to form acidic solutions