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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals2 Marks
Question
With the help of examples, describe how metal oxides differ from non-metal oxides.
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Answer

Metal oxides are basic in nature and turn red litmus blue. For example: Magnesium oxide. Non-metal oxides are acidic or neutral in nature. The acidic oxides turn blue litmus red.
For example: Carbon dioxide.

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