1)

Identify the element that forms amphoteric  oxide


A) carbon

B) zinc

C) calcium

D) sulphur

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Zn(zinc)  element  of forms amphoteric oxide  .i,e, ZnO. This oxide reacts with both acids and bases, exhibiting a dual behaviour. They show characteristics of both acidic as well as basic oxides

 Following reactions are given by ZnO

$ZnO+2HCl\rightarrow ZnCl_{2}+H_{2}O$
$ZnO+2NaOH\rightarrow Na_{2}ZnO_{2}+H_{2}O$

 Note: Among oxides, CO is neutral, CaO is basic and SO2 is acidic in nature