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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals3 Marks
Question
An element $E$ forms an oxide $E_2O$. An aqueous solution of $E_2O$ turns red litmus paper blue.
  1. What is the nature of the oxide $E_2O?$
  2. State whether element $E$ is a metal or a non-metal.
  3. Give one example of an element like $E.$
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Answer

  1. Basic oxide.
  2. Metal.
  3. Sodium,Na.

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