Question 209 of 869 in Inorganic Chemistry

The properties of oxides

1 mark · Easy

State whether sodium oxide is an acidic oxide or a basic oxide.

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basic oxide

Also accept: It is a basic oxide.; Basic.

Common mistakes: acidic oxide; It is acidic

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly states 'basic oxide' for sodium oxide.

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Sodium oxide is a basic oxide because it is a metal oxide.

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