An element forms an oxide which is acidic in nature.Is the element a metal or non-metal?

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The element is non-metal. Non-metals generally forms acidic oxide and metals form basic oxide. For example, $N_{2} O_{3}$ which is an acidic oxide.

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An element forms an oxide which is acidic in nature.Is the element a metal or non-metal?

The element is non-metal. Non-metals generally forms acidic oxide and metals form basic oxide. For example, N2O3 which is an acidic oxide.

The element is non-metal. Non-metals generally forms acidic oxide and metals form basic oxide. For example, $N_{2} O_{3}$ which is an acidic oxide.