Question

Why sodium oxide is called a basic oxide

Answer 1

Explanation:

Both of them are ionic oxide and can dissolve in water to form basic solutions of the metal hydroxide, whereas non-metals usually form acidic oxides. Basic oxide Li2O becomes base LiOH and BaO becomes Ba(OH)2 after react with water. ... Sodium oxide, which reacts with water to produce sodium hydroxide.

Answer 2

Explanation:

All oxides in Group 1 & 2 elements are basic (except BeO), they react with water to form a base: ... Sodium oxide reacts with water to produce Sodium hydroxide: Na2O(s) + H2O(l) → 2 NaOH(aq) Potassium oxide reacts with water to produce Potassium hydroxide: K2O(s) + H2O(l) → 2 KOH(aq)