Key definitions

MIND MAP: key definitions.

Acid anhydrides are compounds which react with/dissolve in water to form acids

carbon dioxide

carbon dioxide

1.A

2.A

Acidic oxides are oxides of non-metals which react with alkalis to form a salt and water.

silicon dioxide

2.B

sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxide

2.C

sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxide

1.B

Amphoteric oxides or hydroxides are oxides or hydroxides of SOME METALS which react with both acids and strong alkalis to form a salt and water

zinc oxide/hydroxide

4.A

magnesium oxide

3.A

Basic oxides are oxides of metals which react with acids to form a salt and water

lead oxide/hydroxie

4.B

iron III oxide

3.B

aluminium oxide/hydroxide

4.C

copper II oxide

3.C

Neutral Oxides are oxides of some NON-METALS which do not react with acids or alkalis

nitrogen monoxide

5.A

carbon monoxide

5.B

5.C

dinitrogen monoxide