Why is BeO amphoteric in nature?
BeO dissolves in strongly acidic or basic solutions. Therefore, it is an amphoteric oxide.
Reactions with acid: BeO + 2 HCl + H2O → BeCl2 + 2 H2O
Reactions with base: BeO + 2 NaOH + H2O → Na2Be(OH)4
As we know, according to diagonal relationship between aluminum and beryllium, both have similar properties. As oxide of aluminum is amphoteric in nature, similarly BeO is amphoteric.