Question
An element E forms an oxide $E_2O$. An aqueous solution of $E_2O$ turns red litmus paper blue.
  1. What is the nature of the oxide $E_2O$?
  2. State whether element E is a metal or a non-metal.
  3. Give one example of an element like E.

Answer

  1. Basic oxide.
  2. Metal.
  3. Sodium,Na.

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