The Oxide of Which Element Can React with Water to Give

question 50

Multiple Choice

The oxide of which element can react with water to give a basic solution?

• A)sulfur
• B)calcium
• C)phosphorus
• D)nitrogen
• E)carbon

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Definitions:

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrates known for their distinctive body structure featuring a jelly-like substance called mesoglea, and their tentacles equipped with cnidocytes for prey capture and defense.

Flatworms

A phylum of simplistic, soft-bodied invertebrate animals known for their flattened shape, including both free-living species like planarians and parasitic species.

Mollusks

A diverse group of invertebrates including snails, octopuses, and clams, known for their soft bodies, some with hard shells.

Annelids

A phylum of worm-like animals characterized by segmented bodies and the presence of a true coelom, including earthworms and leeches.