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Whether one considers phosphorous pentoxide an acid depends on what definition of an acid is applied. Under the Bronsted-Lowry definition, acids are compounds that donate protons, a definition phosphoric acid fits but not phosphorous pentoxide. Under the Lewis definition, however, an acid accepts a pair of electrons from a base, in which case phosphorous pentoxide is classified as an acid. Its acidic properties are demonstrated by its reaction with water (neutral) to form phosphoric acid (acidic).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe oxides of phosphorus are acidic in nature (like many other non metallic oxides) in water they produce acids. P2O5 + 3H2O = 2H3PO4 Phosphoric acid.
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∙ 14y agoNo its not, its an acidic oxide :)
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∙ 11y agoAll oxides of phosphorus are acidic.
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Is magnesium oxide amphoteric?
No, only aluminum oxide, lead oxide and zinc oxide are amphoteric oxides.
Is gallium oxide basic or amphoteric?
Gallium Oxide is an amphoteric Oxide because it is just below Aluminum in periodic table which also gives amphoteric oxide Regards: Engineer Ahmad
Is zinc oxide an acid anhydride?
No. Zinc oxide is a amphoteric oxide.
What is CO is it neutral oxide acidic oxide or basic oxide?
it is a neutral oxide insoluble in water, but behaves as amphoteric compound.
What are examples of amphoteric oxides?
From the USDOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Glossary: A metal that is susceptible to corrosion in both acid and alkaline environments. Aluminum is an example of an amphoteric metal.
Is aluminmum oxide an amphoteric oxide?
Yes it is an amphoteric oxide as it has both basic oxide and acidic oxide properties.
Is magnesium oxide amphoteric?
No, only aluminum oxide, lead oxide and zinc oxide are amphoteric oxides.
Is gallium oxide basic or amphoteric?
Gallium Oxide is an amphoteric Oxide because it is just below Aluminum in periodic table which also gives amphoteric oxide Regards: Engineer Ahmad
How do you classify the oxide of aluminum?
Amphoteric oxide.
Beryllium oxide is amphoteric prove with examples?
Yes, beryllium oxide is amphoteric because can be dissolved by acids and bases..
Is zinc oxide an acid anhydride?
No. Zinc oxide is a amphoteric oxide.
Examples of basic oxides?
Sodium oxide, Magnesium oxide, Copper oxide, Acidic oxide, Amphoteric oxide
Is Al2O3 an acid base salt or oxide?
It is an AMPHOTERIC oxide. That is , in an environment of low(acid) pH it behaves as a BASE. In an environment of high(alkaline) pH it behaves as an ACID.
Is sodium oxide a amphoteric oxide?
No. Sodium oxide has only basic properties, no acidic ones.
What is CO is it neutral oxide acidic oxide or basic oxide?
it is a neutral oxide insoluble in water, but behaves as amphoteric compound.
What are examples of amphoteric oxides?
From the USDOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Glossary: A metal that is susceptible to corrosion in both acid and alkaline environments. Aluminum is an example of an amphoteric metal.
Classification of oxides?
Oxides are classified into 3 types: > Basic oxide > Acidic oxide > Amphoteric oxide (both Basic and Acidic)
