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General Chemistry
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Author: Chang, Raymond/ Goldsby
Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.83QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide CO2  as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(a)

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The given oxide CO2 is acidic

CO2 is an oxide of non-metal with higher oxidation number.  Therefore, CO2 is acidic.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide K2O as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(b)

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The given oxide K2O is basic

K2O is an  oxide of alkali metal.  Therefore, K2O is basic.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide General Chemistry, Chapter 16, Problem 16.83QP , additional homework tip  1as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(c)

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The given oxide CaO is basic

CaO is an oxide of alkaline earth metal. Therefore, CaO is basic.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide N2O5  as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(d)

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The given oxide N2O5 is acidic

N2O5 is an oxide of non-metal with higher oxidation number.  Therefore, N2O5 is acidic

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide CO as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(e)

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The given oxide CO is neutral

CO is an oxide of non-metal with low oxidation number.   Therefore, CO is neutral

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide NO as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(f)

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The given oxide NO is neutral

NO is an oxide of non-metal with low oxidation number.  Therefore, NO is neutral

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide SnO2 as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(g)

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The given oxide SnO2 is amphoteric

SnO2 shows both acidic and basic property.  Therefore, SnO2 is amphoteric

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide SO3 as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(h)

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The given oxide SO3 is acidic

SO3 is an oxide of non-metal with higher oxidation number.  Therefore, SO3 is acidic.

(i)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide Al2O3 as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(i)

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The given oxide Al2O3 is amphoteric

Al2O3 shows both acidic and basic property.  Therefore, Al2O3 is amphoteric

(j)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given oxides are acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral has to be classified.

Concept Information:

Oxides of metals and non-metals may be,

Acidic        -    exhibits acidic character

Basic        -    exhibits basic character

Amphoteric    -    exhibits both acidic and basic  character

Neutral        -    does not exhibit any of the acidic or basic character

Except Beryllium oxide (BeO), all the oxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metal are basic in nature.

None of the oxides of non-metals show basic property.

Oxides of non-metals with higher oxidation number of the main group elements are highly acidic whereas those with lesser oxidation number does not exhibit measurable acidic properties.

Beryllium oxide (BeO) and many of the metallic oxides of Group 3A and 4A are amphoteric

To Classify: The given oxide BaO as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral

(j)

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The given oxide BaO is basic

General Chemistry, Chapter 16, Problem 16.83QP , additional homework tip  2is an oxide of alkaline earth metal.  Therefore, BaO is basic

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