Which of the following compounds is an amphoteric oxide? (2022)

Practice Questions

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Which of the following compounds is an amphoteric oxide? (2022)
  1. Na2O
  2. MgO
  3. Al2O3
  4. SiO2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is an amphoteric oxide? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand what an amphoteric oxide is. An amphoteric oxide is a type of oxide that can react with both acids and bases.
  • Step 2: Identify the compounds given in the question. Look for aluminum oxide (Al2O3) among them.
  • Step 3: Check if aluminum oxide (Al2O3) can react with an acid. It can react with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form aluminum chloride (AlCl3).
  • Step 4: Check if aluminum oxide (Al2O3) can react with a base. It can react with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to form sodium aluminate.
  • Step 5: Conclude that since aluminum oxide (Al2O3) can react with both acids and bases, it is indeed an amphoteric oxide.
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