Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(b)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(c)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(d)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(d)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(e)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(e)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(f)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(f)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(g)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(g)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(h)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(h)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(i)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(i)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
(j)
Interpretation:
Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.
Concept Information:
Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,
Acidic - exhibits acidic character
Basic - exhibits basic character
Amphoteric - exhibits both acidic and basic character
Neutral - does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character
Except Beryllium oxide (
None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.
Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.
Beryllium oxide (
To Classify: The given oxide
(j)
Explanation of Solution
The given oxide
is an oxide of alkaline earth metal. Therefore,
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