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Which of the following oxides would likely produce an acidic solution in water?
Which of the following oxides would likely produce an acidic solution in water?
A substance with a pH of 10 is considered acidic.
A substance with a pH of 10 is considered acidic.
False (B)
What is the general conclusion about the relationship between the type of oxide (metal or non-metal) and the acidity/alkalinity of the solution formed in water?
What is the general conclusion about the relationship between the type of oxide (metal or non-metal) and the acidity/alkalinity of the solution formed in water?
Soluble metal oxides form alkaline solutions in water, while soluble non-metal oxides form acidic solutions in water.
On the pH scale, substances with a pH of ______ are considered neutral.
On the pH scale, substances with a pH of ______ are considered neutral.
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Match the following oxides with their predicted acidity/alkalinity in water:
Match the following oxides with their predicted acidity/alkalinity in water:
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Study Notes
pH Scale
- The pH scale measures acidity and alkalinity
- Acids are on the left of the scale and turn indicators red to yellow
- Bases (alkalis) are on the right of the scale and turn indicators light blue to purple
- Neutral substances are in the middle of the scale (7) and turn indicators to a jade green
Testing Oxides
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Metal oxides react with water to form alkalis
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Non-metal oxides react with water to form acids
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Magnesium oxide (MgO): Metal oxide, reacts with water to form an alkali (turns litmus paper blue)
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Sodium oxide (Na₂O): Metal oxide, reacts with water to form an alkali (turns litmus paper blue)
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂): Non-metal oxide, reacts with water to form an acid (turns litmus paper red)
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Sulfur dioxide (SO₂): Non-metal oxide, reacts with water to form an acid (turns litmus paper red)
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Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): Non-metal oxide, reacts with water to form an acid (turns litmus paper red)
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Soluble metal oxides form alkalis in solution
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Soluble non-metal oxides form acids in solution
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Test your knowledge on the pH scale and how different oxides react with water. This quiz covers the properties of acids and bases, as well as specific metal and non-metal oxides. Perfect for science enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of chemical reactions.
