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Define amphoteric oxides. Give two examples of such oxides.

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Amphoteric Oxides : Oxides which show both acidic and basic behaviour and oxides that react with both acids as well as bases to produce salts and water.
Example : `Al_(2)O_(3)` and ZnO.
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