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Metal oxides and non-metal oxides
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A metal oxide consists of metal atoms bonded to oxygen atoms.
Metal oxides are bases and can react with acids to neutralise them.
Metal oxide + acid ⭢ metal salt + water
A non-metal oxide consists of non-metal atoms bonded to oxygen atoms.
Non-metal oxides in water make acidic solutions.