Question

Metal oxides are also called as Basic oxides. Because they A. Reacts with water to form salt B. Reacts with base to form salt C. Reacts with both acid and base D. Reacts with water​

Answer 1

Basic nature of metal:

Explanation:

• Generally, metal oxides are formed due to their contact with air.
• The basic nature of meals can be bitter in taste, change its color while reacting with indicators.
• Generally, metallic oxides are basic in nature because they react with dilute acids to form salt and water.
• Metal oxides react with water to give bases.
• Therefore they are also called basic oxides.
• Basic oxides are oxides that show properties in opposition to acidic oxides.
• Hence the correct option is: D. Reacts with water​