Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

by Kotz, John C.; Treichel, Paul M.; Townsend, John R.; Treichel, David A.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1133949649

ISBN 13: 978-1-13394-964-0

Chapter 21 The Chemistry of the Main Group Elements - Study Questions - Page 855a: 11

Answer

CO2 < SiO2 < SnO2. ( basic order )

Work Step by Step

The oxides of non-metals are acidic. Thus, along a period from left to right basic character decreases. While moving downward, the basic character increases due to an increase in metallic character.

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