Question

Which of the following elements would form acidic oxides?(i) carbon, (ii) magnesium, (iii) sulphur, (iv) zinc, (v) iron. Give reasons for your choice .​

Answer 1

Answer:

The elements which would form acidic oxides are :-

1. Carbon
2. Sulphur

As we know that non metallic oxides are acidic in nature, hence these two non metals will form acidic oxides.

Answer 2

Acidic oxides are usually oxides of nonmetal because on reaction with water they produce respective acid

Ex   CO2 + H2O ______________> H2CO3

here carbon and sulphur gives acidic oxides