Explain metal oxides are basic whereas oxides of non metals are acidic
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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. ... Non-metal oxides such as sulphur dioxide contain H+ ions that dissolve in water to form acidic solutions.
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