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reaction of period 3 oxides with water

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Total cards: 8•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

what is the general equation for the reaction of Na2O and water

Back (Answer)

Na2O + H20 —> 2Na+ + 2OH-

#2
Front (Question)

give the equation that explains why all metal oxides are basic

Back (Answer)

O2 - + H2O —> 2OH-

#3
Front (Question)

write the equation for the reaction of magnesium oxide and water

Back (Answer)

MgO + H2O —> Mg2+ + 2OH-

#4
Front (Question)

write an equation for the reaction of SO2 + H2O

Back (Answer)

SO2 + H2O —> 2H+ + SO3 2- (sulfate IV ion)

#5
Front (Question)

write an equation for the reaction of SO3 + H20

Back (Answer)

SO3 + H2O —> 2H+ + SO4 2- (sulfate VI ion)

#6
Front (Question)

write an equation for the reaction of P4O10 + H2O

Back (Answer)

P4O10 + H2O —> 12H+ + 4PO4 3- (phosphate V ion)

#7
Front (Question)

why are metal oxides basic

Back (Answer)

metal oxides are basic because they have a free oxide ion (O2-) these ions react with water to produce hydroxide ions O2- + H2O —> 2OH-

#8
Front (Question)

what period 3 oxides are insoluble

Back (Answer)

Al2O3 SiO2