why are metal oxides alkaline and non metal oxides acidic
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Non metals are acidic in nature so when they react with oxygen they form non metal oxide which is acidic
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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. .Therefore, non metallic oxides would be acidic in nature.
Non-Metal Oxide reactions. The oxides of non-metals are acidic. The non-metal oxides can be neutralized with a base to form a salt and water.
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