Practice question
Question
Which oxide of a group 14 element is predominantly covalent and acidic?
Explanation
In group 14, CO₂ (from C) is covalent and acidic, reacting with bases to form carbonates, unlike SiO₂ (covalent but less acidic), GeO₂, or SnO₂ (amphoteric).
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