What type of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?
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Solution
Oxides:
“The binary compounds that are formed by the reaction of other elements with oxygen are called oxides.”
They are classified as acidic oxides, basic oxides, amphoteric oxides, and neutral oxides.
Non-metals with oxygen:
The reaction of non-metals with oxygen results in the formation of acidic oxides or neutral oxides. For example, Carbon with Oxygen forms an acidic oxide.