Question

what are oxides? what is the nature of metallic and non- metallic oxides. give examples

Answer 1

An oxide is a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element in its chemical formula. "Oxide" itself is the dianion of oxygen, an O2– atom. Metal oxides thus typically contain an anion of oxygen in the oxidation state of −2.
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