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- Acidic Oxides
- Basic Oxides
- Amphoteric Oxides
- Neutral Oxides
- Peroxides
- Higher Oxides
Oxides are binary compounds of oxygen with another element. Examples of oxides are CO2, SO2, CaO, CO, ZnO, BaO2, and H2O. Based on their acid-base characteristics oxides are classified as acidic, basic, amphoteric, or neutral.
Acidic Oxides:
Acidic oxides are oxides of non-metals. They are also called acid anhydrides. Acidic oxides dissolve in water to give acidic solutions. CO2(g), SO2(g), and NO2(g) are examples of acidic oxides.
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