CHEM25 periodicity Flashcards
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General trend of oxides along period 3
Na, Mg: basic
Al: amphoteric
SI, S, Cl:: basic
Explain why aluminum oxide is amphoteric
Can neutralize both base and acid.
with HCl: forms aluminum chloride and water
with strong bases: Al3+ covalently bonds to hydroxide to form complex ion
Reaction of sodium oxide with water
Na2O + H2O –> 2Na+ + O2-;
O2- + H2O –> 2OH- (basic)
Reaction of magnesium oxide with water