STUDENT SPACE · TOPIC 3

Oxides and solubility

Classify oxides and apply salt solubility rules.

The essentials

Key vocabulary

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basic oxide碱性氧化物
acidic oxide酸性氧化物
amphoteric两性
precipitate沉淀

Quick practice

Try each question before opening its hint or answer. Use paper for calculations and diagrams.

Question 1

Why cannot “all metal oxides are basic” be a complete classification?

Need a hint for Question 1?

Apply all-soluble ion rules before the exceptions for a salt family.

Check Question 1

Some metal oxides, including Al₂O₃ and ZnO, are amphoteric.

Question 2

Give two amphoteric oxides.

Need a hint for Question 2?

Think of oxides that react with both acids and bases.

Check Question 2

Al₂O₃ and ZnO.

Question 3

Predict solubility of NaNO₃, BaSO₄ and MgCO₃. Give a reason for each.

Need a hint for Question 3?

Use the nitrate rule, sulfate exceptions and carbonate rule.

Check Question 3

NaNO₃: soluble, nitrate/sodium salt. BaSO₄: insoluble sulfate exception. MgCO₃: insoluble carbonate.

Use Lesson 3 in your worksheet for written practice. Your teacher will discuss those answers in class.

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