sulfurous oxide

sulfurous oxide

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  • Acidic oxide — An acidic oxide (sometimes known as an acidic anhydride, but not to be confused with an acid anhydride) is an oxide that either *reacts with water to form an acid; or *reacts with a base to form a salt.Examples include: *Carbon dioxide which… …   Wikipedia

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  • oxyacid — /ok see as id/, n. Chem. an inorganic acid containing oxygen. Also called oxygen acid. [1830 40; OXY 2 + ACID] * * * ▪ chemical compound Introduction       any oxygen containing acid. Most covalent nonmetallic oxides (oxide) react with water to… …   Universalium

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