Question

Why metallic oxides are called basic oxides and non metallic oxides are called acidic oxdies?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Metal oxides are basic oxides because when they are kept in acid, neutralization rxn take place. which shows that it is basic in nature.

Same happens with non metallic oxides. when they are kept in base, Neutralization reaction take place. which shows that these are acidic in nature.

Answer 2

Answer:

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, as these metal hydroxides release OH- ions in solution. ... Therefore non metallic oxides are acidic in nature.