oxides 11.5 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a basic oxide?
A
metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides
2
Q
what is an acidic oxide?
A
non-metals react with oxygen to form an acidic oxide
3
Q
what is an amphoteric oxide? (give examples)
A
will react with both an acid and an alkali (ZnO, Al2O3)
4
Q
what is a neutral oxide? (give examples)
A
do not react with acids or bases ( CO, N2O)