The formula of an amphoteric oxide: Al2O3.
What is amphoteric oxide example?
Metal oxides which react with both acids as well as bases to produce salts and water are known as amphoteric oxides. Many metals (such as zinc, tin, lead, aluminium, and beryllium) form amphoteric oxides or hydroxides. Amphoterism depends on the oxidation states of the oxide. Al2O3 is an example of an amphoteric oxide.
Which oxide is amphoteric?
Aluminum oxide, beryllium oxide, tin oxide, zinc oxide all are amphoteric. They have reactions as both a base and an acid.