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Metal oxides are compounds formed between a metal and oxygen. Common examples include iron oxide (rust), aluminum oxide (corundum), and copper oxide. These oxides typically have a solid crystalline structure and are often used in various industrial applications.
Basic oxides: Examples include sodium oxide (Na2O) and calcium oxide (CaO). Acidic oxides: Examples include sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Amphoteric oxides: Examples include zinc oxide (ZnO) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3). Neutral oxides: Examples include carbon monoxide (CO) and nitric oxide (NO).
Some common examples of basic oxides are calcium oxide (CaO), magnesium oxide (MgO), and sodium oxide (Na2O). These oxides react with water to form alkaline solutions.
Gold and silver are not examples of oxides, sulfides, or carbonates because they are pure metallic elements and do not contain oxygen (oxides), sulfur (sulfides), or carbonate ions (carbonates). Gold and silver are precious metals that exist in their elemental forms.
Amphoteric oxides are compounds that can act as both acids and bases, meaning they can react with both acids and bases. These oxides exhibit this behavior depending on the reaction conditions. Examples of amphoteric oxides include zinc oxide and aluminum oxide.