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An element forms an oxide A(2)O(3) which...

 An element forms an oxide `A_(2)O_(3)` which is acidic in nature. Identify A as a metal or non-metal.

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To determine whether the element A in the oxide A2O3 is a metal or a non-metal, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Nature of the Oxide**: The oxide given is A2O3, which is stated to be acidic in nature. 2. **Understand Oxide Types**: ...
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