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An oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ is a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element in its chemical formula. "Oxide" itself is the dianion of oxygen, an O2- atom. Metal oxides thus typically contain an anion of oxygen in the oxidation state of −2.

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Q: What is a metal oxide or hydroxide?
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