Question

which of the following will form acidic oxide and why : P, K, Na, Ca ?

Answer 1

phosphorus (P) will form acidic oxide as it is a non metal
and we know that non metals form acidic oxides

Answer 2

Potassium will form acidic oxide.

Explanation:

• The nature of the oxide which is produced by an element depends upon its metallic or nonmetallic character. Potassium Sodium and Calcium are metals and as a result a form basic oxides when react with water.

• However Potassium is a nonmetal and hence it forms acidic oxide when it reacts with water. there are some elements such as aluminium which forms amphoteric oxide which reacts with both acids and bases to give salt and water.

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