Basic oxides

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry, used in Types of Substance.

Definition

Alkaline compounds formed when metals react chemically with oxygen.

Exam Context

Basic oxides appears in Edexcel GCSE Chemistry revision content for Key Concepts in Chemistry, especially Types of Substance and Metals vs Non-metals Properties.

Key Concepts in Chemistry Types of Substance Metals vs Non-metals Properties

Found in Revision Notes

Key Concepts in Chemistry

Metals vs Non-metals Properties

Types of Substance • Metals vs Non-metals Properties

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Related Key Terms

Acidic oxides Anions Brittle Cations

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Covalent bond

Delocalised electrons

Ductile

Giant metallic lattice