What are amphoteric oxides? Give two examples of amphoteric oxides.
(N/A) Amphoteric oxides are those metal oxides which react with both acids as well as bases to produce salts and water.
These oxides exhibit dual nature,showing both acidic and basic properties.
Examples: Aluminium oxide $(Al_2O_3)$ and Zinc oxide $(ZnO)$.
These oxides exhibit dual nature,showing both acidic and basic properties.
Examples: Aluminium oxide $(Al_2O_3)$ and Zinc oxide $(ZnO)$.
Explore More
Similar Questions
In the electrolytic refining of a metal $M$,what would you take as the anode,the cathode,and the electrolyte?
Medium
View SolutionWhich gas is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a reactive metal? Write the chemical reaction when iron reacts with dilute $H_2SO_4$.
Medium
View SolutionGive an example of a metal which:
$(i)$ is a liquid at room temperature.
$(ii)$ can be easily cut with a knife.
$(iii)$ is the best conductor of heat.
$(iv)$ is a poor conductor of heat.
$(i)$ is a liquid at room temperature.
$(ii)$ can be easily cut with a knife.
$(iii)$ is the best conductor of heat.
$(iv)$ is a poor conductor of heat.
Medium
View SolutionDifferentiate between metal and non-metal on the basis of their chemical properties.
Difficult
View SolutionWhich of the following pairs will give displacement reactions?
Medium
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo