Briefly explain why aluminium oxide reacts with sodium hydroxide but not calcium oxide
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Aluminium oxide has also got an acidic side to its nature, and it shows this by reacting with bases such as sodium hydroxide solution. Various aluminates are formed - compounds where the aluminium is found in the negative ion. This is possible because aluminium has the ability to form covalent bonds with oxygen.
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