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Question
The element which forms a basis oxide has the atomic number of:
(a) 18
(b) 17
(c) 14
(d) 19
Solution
(d) 19.
Potassium (K) forms a basic oxide and has an atomic number of 19. The atomic numbers of 18,17 and 14 correspond to acidic oxides.
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