Question

why carbon dioxide is an acidic oxide​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Carbon is a non-metal.

As, Non-metal + Oxygen = Non-metal oxide(which is a acidic oxide)

Answer 2

carbon dioxide is an acidic oxide, it dissolve in water to form carbonic acid which is acid...carbon dioxide has no hydrogen so it is not an acid itself. but like any non metal oxides Co2 dissolve in water to give an acidic solution