Most non metals produce acidic oxides when dissolved in water whereas most metals produce basic oxides when dissolved in water. Explain.
Moreover, since they say 'most' are there any exceptions for the above statement? If yes, please give an example.

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Non-metals react with oxygen to form acidic compounds of oxides which are held together by covalent bonds.
Examples: NO, CO₂

SO₃ + H₂O → H₂SO₄

B₂O₃ + H₂O → 2H₃BO₃

Metals react with oxygen to give basic compounds of oxygen. These compounds are usually ionic in nature.
for example:
Na₂O + H₂O → 2NaOH


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