Question

What are amphoteric oxides give an example write a balanced chemical equation to justify your answer?

Answer 1

Amphoteric Oxides

1. The oxides generally that of metals which react both with acids and bases to give salt and water are called amphoteric oxides.
2. The examples for amphoteric oxides are are Aluminium oxide and zinc oxide . Both of these oxide will react with acid as well with base to give salt and water.
3. AI_2O_3 + 3HCI -> AlCl_3 + 3H_2O

Answer 2

Answer:

Amphoteric oxides are defined as the oxides which can act like the acid and also base for producing water and salt. It can accept or donate the proton or H+ ion therefore appearing as an acid or a base. ... ZnO (zinc oxide) is a major example of the amphoteric oxide.

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