Question

What happens when an acid reacts with metal oxides? Give chemical equation of the reaction involved​

Answer 1

Answer:

Metallic oxides react with acids to form salt and water.

Explanation:

⇒ Metallic oxides react with acids to form salt and water.

⇒ This is quite similar to the reactions of a base with acid to form salt and water. ( neutralization reaction)

⇒ Metallic oxides like quicklime(CaO), copper (II)oxide(CuO), magnesium oxide (MgO),etc., react with acids to form salt and water.

    $Metal Oxide + Acid ----> Metal Salt + Water\\\\CaO + 2HCl --> CaCl_{2} + H_{2}O$

    $MgO + H_{2}SO_{4} --> MgSO_{4} + H_{2}O$