Question

The reaction of sodium oxide with water
would form:

1. a neutral solution.
2. a basic solution.
3. an acidic solution.

An explanation would be appreciated too!!

Answer 1

Na2O + HOH ==> 2NaOH

REMEMBER, metal oxides added to water form bases. NaOH is a base. Non-metal oxides added to water form acids. An example is SO3 + H2O ==>H2SO4

Answer 2

That assumes, of course, that the metal oxide or non-metal oxide is soluble in water.