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Agricultural lime (CaO2) is probably the commonest metal oxide, and is made from limestone by roasting the excess water away. (Mostly water of crystallization.)
Grinding materials such as grindstones and emery stones, though not all are METAL oxides. But some ARE made from aluminum oxide - a white material.
Titanium dioxide is a intensely white material much used in the paint industry, as are several varieties of lead oxide.
Arsenic trioxide was used extensively as a weed killer.
Zinc oxide is used as a sunscreen component, but only because it is very opaque.
Sodium hydroxide has wide commercial application.
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When metal reacts with oxygen what product is made?
[metal] oxide is the result. Iron oxide is called rust. Zinc oxide is called . . . zinc oxide which is a skin and wound soothing ointment.
What is the mantle mostly made up of?
The earth's mantle is not made of metal but is a mixture of many somewhat molten rocks, most as oxides, meaning the mantle may be more oxygen than metal. The metals it has the most of are magnesium, iron, and aluminum. There's also lots of silicon, which is not really a metal.
What is a crubicle?
A crucible is a container that is usually made out of metal or ceramic. It is used to heat substances to very high temperatures.
What is a substance made of 2 or more different molecules?
Substances made up of two or more different molecules are called compounds. An Ionic compound is made up of a non metal and a metal while a covalent compound is made up of a non metal and another non metal. There is no such thing as a compound composed of a metal and a metal.
What are the different types of metal oxides that give stained glass its different colors?
It has been a while but if I recall correctly, Blue = Cobalt Green = Copper red/yellow/orange = selenium some pinks are made with gold
What are minerals made out of oxygen and metal called?
oxides
What happens when acids and metal oxides react?
Water and salt is made.
What material is made from silicon oxide combined with metal oxides?
Glass
Which type of oxide is formed when metals combine with oxygen?
Metal oxides form alkalis when they dissolve in water. Non-metal oxides for acids. For example: carbon dioxide + water --> carbonic acid magnesium oxide + water --> magnesium hydroxide
What is the name ending for compounds made from a metal nonmetals and oxygen?
These compounds are oxides.
What are 3 useful substances when diesel is cracked?
When diesel is cracked, it produces three useful substances. Those three substances are petrol, paraffin, and ethane. All can be used to make plastics.
What is the Sydney Opera House made of?
Wood, metal & other substances
Are toothpicks made of bamboo?
Toothpicks can be made from a variety of substances, such as wood, plastic, bamboo, metal, or bone.
Are oxides used in industry?
Aluminum Oxide is a common grinding and polishing compound. Iron Oxide is used in Thermit welding. Zinc Oxide is used to shield us from sun burns. Many various oxides are used in light bulbs and carthode ray tubes. Plenty of pigments are made from metal oxides. Aluminum Oxide is a common grinding and polishing compound. Iron Oxide is used in Thermit welding. Zinc Oxide is used to shield us from sun burns. Many various oxides are used in light bulbs and carthode ray tubes. Plenty of pigments are made from metal oxides.
What element reacts with a metal or a non-metal to form an oxide?
oxides are formed when a element reacts with Oxygen
What two substances are made in a acid-metal reaction?
The answer is during a metal reaction to acid, it makes salt and hydrogen. Another way is Acid + Metal > Metal Salt + Hydrogen
What are moons made out of?
Rock (mostly various Aluminum oxides and Silicon oxides)
