Explain about Oxide ?



Explain about Oxide ?..

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A binary compound of oxygen with another element is known as
an oxide

Oxide can be classified as follows in the basis of their
chemical behavior

(a)Acidic oxide:- Which dissolve in H20 following acids and
neutralizes alkalis

(b) Basic oxides:- Oxides which dissolve in H2O forming
alkalis or neutralizes acids forming salts

(c)Amphotene oxides:-These have both acidic and basic
properties. They form salts with acids and alkalis

(d)Neutral oxides:- Oxides which are neutral towards litmus
are known as neutral oxides

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