Chapter 22, Problem 3E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amphoteric, acidic and basic oxide among the following oxides is to be identified.

Oxides of the Phosphorus (III), antimony (III) and Bismuth (III) are ${\text{P}}_{\text{4}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$, ${\text{Sb}}_{\text{4}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$ and ${\text{Bi}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$.

Concept introduction:

• Phosphorus, antimony and bismuth belong to the Group 15 of the periodic table.
• An oxide that reacts with water to form an acid is called acidic oxide.

An oxide that reacts with water to form a base is called basic oxide.

An oxide that reacts either as acid or base is called amphoteric oxide.