What are oxides ? Give two examples of each of the following oxides.{a) Basic oxide (b) Acidic oxide(c) Amphoteric oxide (d) Neutral oxide
An oxide is a compound that essentially contains oxygen in its molecule. chemically combined with a metal or a non-metal.
Following are the examples:
a) Basic oxides - [Eg. $$Na_2 O , CaO, MgO,$$ etc.]
b) Acidic oxides - [Eg. $$CO_2 , SO_2, P_2 O_5$$, etc.]
c) Amphoteric - [Eg. $$ZnO, Al_2 O_3 , PbO$$, etc.]
d) Neutral oxides - [Eg. $$H_2O , NO , CO$$ etc.]