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An element `X` forms two oxides `XO` and `XO_(2)`. The oxide `XO` is neutral but `XO_(2)` is acidic in nature. The element `X` is most likely to be :

A

sulphur

B

carbon

C

calcium

D

hydrogen

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  2. The metals which can produce amphoteric oxides are :

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  3. An element X forms two oxides XO and XO(2). The oxide XO is neutral bu...

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  4. The element whose oxides can turn litmus solution blue are :

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  8. An element E reacts with water to form a solution which turns phenolph...

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  9. An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting p...

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  10. Which one of the following four metals would be displaced from the sol...

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  11. An element is soft and can be cut with a knife. It is very reactive an...

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  12. Which of the followig metal exist in the liquid state?

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  13. Which of the following non-metal is a liquid?

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  15. An element E forms an oxide E(2)O. An aqueous solution of E(2)O turns ...

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  16. Metal A burns in air, on heating, to form an oxide A(2)O(3) whereas an...

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