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Give two examples each of the following oxides – a] Acidic oxides b] Basic oxides c] Amphoteric oxides d] Neutral oxides. State which of the following oxides i.e. a] to d]i] React with water to give a base ii] React with a base to give salt & water iii] React with acids & bases to give salt & water

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a] Acidic Oxides:

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Reactivity:
i] React with water to give an acid.
ii] React with a base to give salt and water.
iii] React with acids and bases to give salt and water.

b] Basic Oxides:

Sodium Oxide (Na2O)
Calcium Oxide (CaO)
Reactivity:
i] React with water to give a base.
ii] React with a base to give salt and water.
iii] React with acids and bases to give salt and water.

c] Amphoteric Oxides:

Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)
Zinc Oxide (ZnO)
Reactivity:
i] React with water to give both an acid and a base.
ii] React with a base to give a salt and water.
iii] React with acids and bases to give salt and water.

d] Neutral Oxides:

Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
Water (H2O)
Reactivity:
i] Water (H2O) is neutral and does not react with water to form a base.
ii] Neutral oxides do not react with bases to give salts and water.
iii] Neutral oxides do not react with acids and bases to give salts and water.

Please note that the reactivity of these oxides can vary depending on specific conditions and concentrations of reactants. The above reactivities are general guidelines.