Suggest an activity to differentiate between the chemical properties (acidic or basic character) of the product obtained on burning a metal (magnesium) and a non-metal (sulphur).

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TextBasic Nature of Metallic OxidesAcidic Nature of Non-metallic OxidesCBSE PYQ

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A small amount of copper oxide was taken in a beaker and dilute hydrochloric acid was added with continuous stirring of the solution. Name the compound formed and state the colour of its solution. Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction that occurs. Based on the reaction, state the nature (acidic/basic) of copper oxide.

TextReaction of Metallic Oxides with AcidsBasic Nature of Metallic Oxides

Assertion (A) : Oxides of metals show basic characters. Reason (R) : Oxides of metals react with acid to form salt and water.

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