Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024
An example of an amphoteric oxide is
A
P₄O₁₀
B
Al₂O₃
C
CuO
D
K₂O
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An amphoteric oxide is an oxide that can react with both acids and bases.
- Al₂O₃ (Aluminum oxide): Amphoteric. It can react with acids to form salts and water, and with bases to form aluminates.
- P₄O₁₀ (Phosphorus pentoxide): Acidic oxide.
- CuO (Copper(II) oxide): Basic oxide.
- K₂O (Potassium oxide): Basic oxide.
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