The properties of oxides
1 mark · EasyGive an example of an acidic oxide.
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carbon dioxide (CO2)
Also accept: Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
Common mistakes: metal oxide; basic oxide
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B1 · 1 mark · Correct example of an acidic oxide, e.g., CO2 or SO2.
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A correct example is carbon dioxide (CO2), which is a non-metal oxide and acidic.