Answer to Question #207216 in Inorganic Chemistry for James

Question

What is the difference between Acidic oxides and Basic oxides?

Answer 1

An oxide can be acidic or basic depending on its nature. If a specific oxide can react with an acid but not a base, it is called a basic oxide. If the oxide reacts with a base but not an acid, it is an acidic oxide. The main difference between acidic oxides and basic oxides is that acid oxides form acids when dissolved in water, while basic oxides form bases when dissolved in water.