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Amphoteric oxides are ……………….. Oxides that show both acidic and basic properties.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Amphoteric Oxides**: Amphoteric oxides are substances that can react with both acids and bases. This dual reactivity is a key characteristic that defines them. 2. **Definition Completion**: The question asks to fill in the blank: "Amphoteric oxides are ……………….. Oxides that show both acidic and basic properties." The appropriate term to fill in the blank is "metal". 3. **Examples of Amphoteric Oxides**: To further clarify, we can list some examples of amphoteric oxides: - Beryllium Oxide (BeO) ...
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