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23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals - Part 2 of 2

23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals - Part 2 of 2

23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals / Oxides, Peroxides, and Superoxides / Problem 7

Consider the position of the following elements in the periodic table:

Determine whether the oxides of the elements are acidic, amphoteric, or basic.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

The oxide of element A is basic. The oxide of element B is amphoteric. The oxides of elements C and D are acidic.

B

The oxide of element A is basic. The oxides of elements B and D are amphoteric. The oxide of element C is acidic.

C

The oxide of element A is acidic. The oxide of element B is amphoteric. The oxides of elements C and D are basic.

D

The oxide of element A is acidic. The oxides of elements B and D are amphoteric. The oxide of element C is basic.

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