MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #5425

A student is given four different Group II metal oxides. Which of these oxides will react with a hot, concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide to form a salt?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #5425

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student is given four different Group II metal oxides. Which of these oxides will react with a hot, concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide to form a salt?

    • A) Magnesium oxide
    • B) Beryllium oxide
    • C) Calcium oxide
    • D) Barium oxide

    Answer: Beryllium oxide

    Explanation: BeO is amphoteric, reacting with both acids and bases; MgO and CaO are purely basic and do not dissolve in NaOH.