An element E forms an oxide E 2 O. An aqueous solution of E 2 O turns red litmus paper blue. (a) What is the nature of the oxide E 2 O? (b) State whether element E is a metal or a non-metal. (c) Give one example of an element like E.

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(a) An element E forms an oxide E₂O. An aqueous solution of E₂O turns red litmus paper blue. The nature of the oxide E₂O is basic.

(b) Element E is a metal.

(c) One example of an element like E is sodium (Na).

An element E forms an oxide E2O. An aqueous solution of E2O turns red litmus paper blue.(a) What is the nature of the oxide E2O?(b) State whether element E is a metal or a non-metal.(c) Give one example of an element like E.

An element E forms an oxide E₂O. An aqueous solution of E₂O turns red litmus paper blue.
(a) What is the nature of the oxide E₂O?

(b) State whether element E is a metal or a non-metal.

(c) Give one example of an element like E.