What type of oxides are formed when non- metals combine with oxygen?
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When non-metals are combined with oxygen then neutral or acidic oxides are formed . Examples of acidic oxides are NO2,SO2 and examples of neutral oxides are NO, CO etc.
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Metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides. Metallic oxides are basic in nature because they react with dilute acids to form salt and water. They also react with water to form metal hydroxides which are alkaline in nature because these metal hydroxides release OH− ions in solution.
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