Chemistry·Acids, bases & salts · NSSCO 7.2
Types of oxides
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When an element joins with oxygen it forms an oxide — but not all oxides behave the same. Learn to classify oxides as basic, acidic or amphoteric, and see how it links straight back to whether the element is a metal, a non-metal or a metalloid.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO Chemistry 7.2):
- Classify oxides as basic (e.g. Na₂O, MgO), acidic (e.g. SO₂, SO₃, NO₂) or amphoteric (e.g. Al₂O₃)
- Relate the type of oxide to the metallic, non-metallic or metalloid character of the element forming it
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