Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is considered an acidic oxide. Acidic oxides are generally nonmetals that react with water to form acids or can react with bases to form salts. When nitrogen dioxide reacts with water, it can form nitric acid (HNO₃) and nitrous acid (HNO₂). Therefore, due to its ability to form acids upon reaction with water, nitrogen dioxide is classified as an acidic oxide.
Is nitrogen dioxide an acidic oxide or basic oxide
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