What are amphoteric oxides? Give two examples of amphoteric oxide… - Vidyadip

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What are amphoteric oxides? Give two examples of amphoteric oxides.

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The oxides that form salt and water by reacting with both acid and base are known as amphoteric oxides.
They show both acidic as well as basic characteristics.
Aluminium oxide and zinc oxide are amphoteric oxides as they react with acids as well as bases.

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