Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements - Exercises - Page 293: 7.61b

Answer

We can predict whether an oxide is acidic or basic based on whether it is metallic.

Work Step by Step

Acidic oxides are oxides of non-metallic substances. Basic oxides are metallic.
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