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They are usually dull and brittle, form crystals and are insoluble (apart from potassium, sodium, lithium and ammonium oxides).

Metal oxides are largely basic.

Non-metal oxides are acidic.

Aluminium and Zinc oxides are amphoteric (can act as a base or and acid by being able to both donate and accept protons.)

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