Question
(a) Define Amphoteric oxide.
(b) Write atleast one example of Amphoteric oxide and also state the chemical equations involved.

Answer

(a) The metal oxides that react with both acid and alkalies to form salt and water.
(b) ZnO + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2O
ZnO + 2NaOH → Na2ZnO2 + H2O

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