Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide A) Na₂O B) MgO C) Al₂O₃ D) SO₂ E) Cl₂O₇

Name: Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide A) Na 2 O B) MgO C) Al 2 O 3 D) SO 2 E) Cl 2 O 7
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An amphoteric oxide is one that can act as both an acid and a base. Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) is an example of an amphoteric oxide. The compound in choice C is aluminum oxide with a formula of Al12O17. Since it is an oxide of a metal (aluminum) it is likely to be amphoteric.

Which of the Following Is an Amphoteric Oxide