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X2o

Question: What gives oxides with the formula X2O? What gives oxides with the formula X2O? a. alkali metals b. alkaline earth metals c. metalloids d. halogens e. rare earths I thought the answer would be alkali metals, but my review book says the answer is B. alkaline earth metals. Can someone please explain why? Thank you!!!

Answer: alkaline earth metals give oxides XO ( CaO , MgO ...) alkali metals give oxides X2O ( Li2O , K2O....)


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