Non-metals usually form _________________ oxides?
Correct answer: A. Acidic
- A. Acidic
- B. Amphoteric
- C. Neutral
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Non-metal oxides are usually acidic because they react with water to form acids or with bases to form salts, as SO3 forms H2SO4. The likely mistake is choosing all of the above because some non-metal oxides are neutral, such as CO and NO, but the usual classification is acidic.
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