Question

Define nature of oxide

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxides are binary compounds formed by the reaction of oxygen with other elements. Oxygen is highly reactive in nature. They react with metals and non-metal to form oxides.

Answer 2

Answer:

Oxides of metals are basic in nature while oxides of non metals are acidic in nature. On Moving from left to right along a period, basic character of oxide decreases and acidic character increases. As we go down to the group, nature of oxide remains the same.