Question) BeO is amphoteric while the oxides of other alkaline earth metals are ionic Explain with reasons - Chemistry - The s-Block Elements

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Question) BeO is amphoteric while the oxides of other alkaline
earth metals are ionic Explain with reasons

Vartika Jain · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

Due to small size of Be, BeO is covalent in nature Due to the
covalent nature of BeO it is amphoteric in nature

Question) BeO is amphoteric while the oxides of other alkaline earth metals are ionic. Explain with reasons.