The oxides that exhibit both acidic and basic characteristics are called ___________ (neutral/amphoteric) oxides.

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Amphoteric oxides exhibit both basic as well as acidic characteristics. For example Beryllium Hydroxide, Zinc Oxide, etc.
Hence, the oxides that exhibit both acidic and basic characteristics are called amphoteric oxides.

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The oxides that exhibit both acidic and basic characteristics are called ___________ (neutral/amphoteric) oxides.

Amphoteric oxides exhibit both basic as well as acidic characteristics. For example Beryllium Hydroxide, Zinc Oxide, etc.Hence, the oxides that exhibit both acidic and basic characteristics are called amphoteric oxides.

Amphoteric oxides exhibit both basic as well as acidic characteristics. For example Beryllium Hydroxide, Zinc Oxide, etc.
Hence, the oxides that exhibit both acidic and basic characteristics are called amphoteric oxides.