Oxides and hydrated substances Flashcards
1
Q
What are amphoteric oxides
A
Oxides that can behave both as an acid or base
2
Q
What type of oxides are of non metals
A
Acidic covalent compounds
3
Q
What type of oxides are of metals
A
Basic ionic compounds
4
Q
What does a hydrated substance mean
A
A substance chemically combined with water
5
Q
What does anhydrous substance mean
A
A substance containing no water
6
Q
What is water of crystallisation
A
Water molecules present in crystals