General Formula for Reaction between Acidic Oxide and Basic Oxide

Acidic oxide + basic oxide → salt Example: CaO + SiO₂ high temp. CaSiO₃, Na₂O + CO₂ ightarrow Na₂CO₃ Explanation: This reaction is one of the important ways to…

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Acidic oxide + basic oxide → salt Example: CaO + SiO₂ high temp. CaSiO₃, Na₂O + CO₂ ightarrow Na₂CO₃ Explanation: This reaction is one of the important ways to form oxysalts.

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