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Yes, it can. When an oxide behaves as acid and base, it is neutral.

Examples: Aluminum oxide and the most common: water

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What is amphoteric oxides?

Amphoteric oxides are compounds that can act as both acids and bases, meaning they can react with both acids and bases. These oxides exhibit this behavior depending on the reaction conditions. Examples of amphoteric oxides include zinc oxide and aluminum oxide.


Classification of oxides?

Oxides can be classified into acidic, basic, amphoteric, or neutral based on their chemical reactivity with water. Acidic oxides react with water to form acids, basic oxides react to form bases, amphoteric oxides can act as both acids and bases, while neutral oxides do not react with water to form either acids or bases.


Oxides that are both acids and bases?

Amphoteric oxides can act as both acids and bases. These oxides have the ability to donate or accept a proton depending on the reaction conditions. Common examples include aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and zinc oxide (ZnO).


Which oxides react with both acids and alkali to give salt and water only?

Amphoteric Oxides. Eg = oxides of Zinc, Aluminum, Lead, etc.


What are the amphoteric oxides of mgo and zno?

The amphoteric oxides of MgO and ZnO can act as both acidic and basic compounds. MgO can react with both acids and bases to form salts, while ZnO can also exhibit similar behavior. These oxides can accept or donate protons depending on the conditions.


Why are aluminium and zinc oxides called amphoteric oxides?

These oxides are called amphoteric because they can dissolve in acidic solutions to form metal cations in the solutions but can also dissolve in strongly alkaline aqueous solution to form oxyanions of the metals: aluminate or zincate.


Are metalloids acidic oxides?

Metalloids can form oxides that are either acidic or amphoteric, meaning they can act as both acids and bases. The acidity of metalloid oxides depends on the specific metalloid element and its oxidation state. Some metalloids, like silicon, form acidic oxides, while others, like boron, form amphoteric oxides.


What characteristics do acids and bases have in common?

Acids and bases are both electrolytes that dissociate into ions in solution, and they both can react with each other to form water and a salt. They also both can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.


Will acids and bases both burn skin?

No.


What are metals that react with both acids and bases?

Aluminum and zinc are metals that react with both acids and bases. In acids, they undergo a displacement reaction to form a salt and hydrogen gas. In bases, they react to form a salt and hydrogen gas as well.


What features is common to both acids and bases?

Both acids and bases are capable of producing ions in solution, known as dissociation. They can also conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Acids and bases can neutralize each other when they react together.


Which elements form amphoteric oxide?

Elements that form amphoteric oxides have the ability to react with both acids and bases. Common elements that form amphoteric oxides include aluminum, zinc, lead, and tin. These elements can exhibit both acidic and basic properties depending on the environment in which they are placed.