Question

what are amphoteric oxides? justify your answer taking zinc oxide as an example
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Answer 1

amphoteric oxides are those oxides which reacts as both acid and base

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Answer 2

Answer:

Amphoteric oxides are the metaloxide which shows acidic as well as basic behavior.

e.g

zincoxide reacts with Hydrochloric acid to give zinc chloride and water.

Zincoxide react with sodium hydroxide to give sodium zincate and water.