This task is designed to observe the chemical behavior of oxides regarding their interaction with water.
Relying on the observation, the students are asked to determine the acid-base behavior of the oxides present in the scene.
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equipment: spawners, destroyer, tablet
glassware and items: Erlenmeyer flasks 250 ml, spatula
liquids: H₂O
solids: SiO₂, B₂O₃, P₂O₅, CuO, ZnO, CaO, Al₂O₃, BaO
indicators: phenolphthalein, methyl orange, litmus
autocheckers: "acidic oxide", "basic oxide", "amphoteric oxide", "not identifiable"