Question

Metal oxides are generally which type of nature on litmus paper

Answer 1

they are basic in nature, i. e. they change blue litmus into red

Answer 2

Here is your answer.
Metal Oxides are basic in nature because they react with dilute acids to form salt and water. they also dissolve in water to form Metal hydroxides which are Alkaline in nature. These metal hydroxides release OH- ions, so they are basic.


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