Question

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The oxide that forms salt and water by reacting with both acid and base.

Answer 1

Metal oxides which react with both acids as well as bases to produce salts and water are also known as amphoteric oxides. For example: Al₂O₃ is an amphoteric oxide. An amphoteric compound is a molecule or ion that can react both an acid as well as a base to produce salt and water.