(a)
Interpretation:
From the given oxide pair
Concept introduction:
Basic oxide:
A basic oxide is an oxide which when combined with water gives off a base.
When a substance reacts chemically, both as a base or acid it termed as an amphoteric substance.
(b)
Interpretation:
From the given oxide pair
Concept introduction:
Basic oxide:
A basic oxide is an oxide which when combined with water gives off a base.
When a substance reacts chemically, both as a base or acid it termed as an amphoteric substance
(c)
Interpretation:
From the given oxide pair
Concept introduction:
Basic oxide:
A basic oxide is an oxide which when combined with water gives off a base.
When a substance reacts chemically, both as a base or acid it termed as an amphoteric sunstance
(d)
Interpretation:
From the given oxide pair
Concept introduction:
Basic oxide:
A basic oxide is an oxide which when combined with water gives off a base.
When a substance reacts chemically, both as a base or acid it termed as an amphoteric substance.
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