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Name an element from group 2 which forms an amphoteric oxide and a water soluble sulphate.

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Beryllium forms amphoteric oxide, BeO. It reacts with acids as well as bases :
`BeO + 2HCl to BeCl_2 + H_2O` ( basic nature )
`BeO + 2NaOH to Na_2BeO_2 + H_2O` ( acidic nature )
It also forms highly soluble `BeSO_4` .
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