Question 11 markMCQSection Section A

Metal oxides generally react with acids, but few oxides of metal also react with bases. Such metallic oxides are :

I. MgO

II. ZnO

III. Al2O3Al_2O_3

IV. CaO

Metals and Non-metals
Chemical Properties of Metals

Options

(a)I and II
(b)II and III
(c)III and IV
(d)I and IV

Official answer

Metal oxides generally react with acids, but few oxides of metal also react with bases. Such metallic oxides are ZnO and Al2O3Al_2O_3.

Answer keywords:ZnOAl2O3Al_2O_3

Hint

Metal oxides that react with both acids and bases are called amphoteric oxides.

Analysis and explanation

The question asks about metal oxides that react with both acids and bases. The correct answer is ZnO and Al2O3Al_2O_3.

Question details

Q1 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2023
Section
Section Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Metals and Non-metals
Topic
Chemical Properties of Metals
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Chemical Properties of Metals

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