Is K2O acidic or basic

Answer 1

In the context of the question, it is none of those. It is a salt formed by the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base. In this context, the term neutral refers to an equalibrium point which is neither acid nor base, but the term does not apply to the the salt, which has no Hydrogen ion concentration (pH) to measure.

Answer 2

A solution of K2O in H2O is identical with a solution of KOH in

H2O. However , according to the Arrhenius system K2O cannot be classified as a base in that it does not have OH - 's in its formula. (e.g. but it is a base).

Answer 3

K2O is a basic compound. When it dissolves in water, it forms hydroxide ions (OH-) that make the solution basic.

Answer 4

Basic