Chapter 3.6, Problem 4RC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The basic oxide should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Acidic oxides: oxides of nonmetals such as ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, SO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, SO}}_{\text{3}}\text{,}{\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}\text{and}{\text{P}}_{\text{4}}{\text{O}}_{\text{10}}$ react with water which produce acidic solution therefore they are called as acidic oxides.

Basic oxides: oxides of metals react with water which produce basic solution therefore they are called as basic oxides.