6.1.4 Oxides Reacting with Water Flashcards
1
Q
Table of how period 3 oxides react with water
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2
Q
What is special about Al2O3?
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- Amphoteric
- Insoluble
- Because it has ionic and covalent character
- Ionic character allows it to react with acids to form salt and water
- Covalent character means it can react with bases to form a salt (Si can do this too)
3
Q
Period 3 oxide acid/base nature table
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4
Q
Reactions of period 3 oxides with acids and bases table
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