Question

(e) Oxides of non-metals and metals are acidic in nature True or false

Answer 1

Answer:

False...

Explanation: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

False, the oxides of non-metals and metals are not acidic in nature.

• The oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.
• The oxides of metals are basic in nature.
• Metal oxides react with acid to form compounds.
• Non-metal oxides react with the base to form compounds.
• Metal oxides give OH⁻ ions in the aqueous solution.
• Non-metal oxides give H⁺ ions in the aqueous solution.
• Examples of metal oxides are CaO and ZnO.
• Examples of non-metal oxides are CO₂ and NO₂.

Hence, the given statement is false, the oxides of non-metals and metals are not acidic in nature.