Question

oxides of metals are basic in nature and non metals acidic in nature justify​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Metallic oxides are basic in nature because they react with dilute acids to form salt and water. They also react with water to form metal hydroxides which are alkaline in nature because these metal hydroxides release OH- ions in solution. ... Therefore, non metallic oxides would be acidic in nature.

Answer 2

Answer:

The oxides of a metal are basic in nature or in other words they react with acids to form salt and water. In the case of non-metals, they are acidic in nature to form acids when they dissolve in water. Sulfur-dioxide dissolved in water can be tested with litmus.