Question

State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false
statements.
1. Ammonia is basic in nature.
2. Metal oxides are acidic in nature.
3. Water is a neutral oxide.
4. Carbon dioxide is acidic in nature.
5. More reactive metals react with water to give dilute acids.
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Answer 1

Answer : When non metallic oxide for example SO2 (non metal) is dissolved in water it produces sulphurous acid which is acidic in nature. When metallic oxide (metal) reacts with water it produces metal hydroxides that are basic in nature. ... In the case of sulphurous acid, the blue litmus turns red indicating that it is acidic.

Answer 2

Explanation:-

1. TRUE

2. FALSE, Metal oxides are basic in nature.

3. TRUE

4. TRUE

5. FALSE, More reactive non-metals react with water to give dilute acids.