Practice question
Question
Which oxide of a fourth period element reacts with both acids and bases?
Explanation
In period 4, ZnO (from Zn, group 12) is amphoteric, reacting with acids (e.g., HCl) and bases (e.g., NaOH), unlike K₂O (basic), GeO₂ (acidic), or As₂O₃ (acidic).
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