Question

what is called amphteric oxide? why​

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxides of metals which have both acidic as well as basic behaviour are known as amphoteric oxides. Such metallic oxides react with acids as well as base to produce salt and water. Examples of Amphoteric oxides are aluminium oxide and zinc oxide.Metal oxides which react with both acids and as well as bases to produce salt and water are called amphoteric oxides. Aluminium oxide react both with bases and acids.

Answer 2

❤ Metal oxides which react with both acids and as well as bases to produce salt and water are called $\tt\green{ Amphteric \: \: Oxide }$.

• Ex :- Aluminum reacts with both acid and base.