Question

CHEMISTRY
Which factor decide the acidic or basic nature of the oxide of an element​

Answer 1

Answer:In general, the electropositive character of the oxide's central atom will determine whether the oxide will be acidic or basic. The more electropositive the central atom, the more basic the oxide. The more electronegative the central atom, the more acidic the oxide.

Answer 2

Explanation:

production of ions acid produce h+ ions and base produce H- ions

turning of litmus paper

pH scale