Acid-base character of Period 3 oxides
Acid-base character of Period 3 oxides
Real World
Aluminium oxide is used in antacid tablets (reacting with stomach acid) and also in water purification (reacting with dissolved alkalis) — demonstrating its amphoteric nature in everyday products.
Exam Focus
For 'explain the trend' questions, link acid-base character to electronegativity and bonding type across the period.
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