Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Metallic oxides are generally basic in nature.
2. Non-metallic oxides are generally acidic in nature. *

A) 1. True and 2. True

B) 1. False and 2. False

C) 1. True and 2. False

D) 1. False and 2. True​

Answer 1

Answer:

A) 1.True and 2. true........

Answer 2

Answer:

A. both are true

Explanation:

Non-metallic oxides are acidic. They form an acidic solution when dissolved in water, turning litmus solution to red colour. Non-metal oxides like CO2and SO2 react with water and give acids.

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.