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What happens when an acid reacts with a metal oxide? Explain with the help of an example. Write a balanced equation for the reaction involved.

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What happens when an acid reacts with a metal oxide? Explain with the help of an example. Write a balanced equation for the reaction involved.

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Acids react with metal oxides to form salt and water.

For example: Copper (II) Oxide, a metal oxide reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form copper chloride and water

CuO(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CuCl2(aq) + H2O(l)

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