Basic Properties Are Characteristic of All Alkaline Earth Metal Oxides

question 47

Multiple Choice

Basic properties are characteristic of all alkaline earth metal oxides except one. The formula of this exception is

• A) BeO.
• B) MgO.
• C) SO₂.
• D) B₂O₃.
• E) CaO.

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