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WAEC Chemistry 2022 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Consider the following reaction equation: CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3. Silicon (IV) oxide is acting as a

  • A. base
  • B. reducing agent
  • C. acidic oxideCorrect
  • D. oxidizing agent

Explanation

In this reaction, SiO2 reacts with the basic oxide CaO, meaning SiO2 is acting as an acidic oxide.

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