Question

Zinc oxide is considered as amphoteric oxide. Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

here is your answer dear

r: Zno is an amphoteric oxide,because it can react with both acids and bases. while in general most oxides only react with acids alone due to its basic nature. Amphoretic oxides contradicts the Bronsted –Lowrey theory of acids and bases.

Answer 2

Explanation:

ZnO reacts with hydrochloric acid forming zincchloride and water. With sodium hydroxide, it forms sodium zincate and water. Answer: amphoteric oxide are those which can rect with both acids and bases , zinc oxide reacts with both of them therefore it's considered n amphoteric acid