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What are oxides ? 

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An oxide is a compound which essentially contains oxygen in its molecule, chemically combined with a metal or a non-metal

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Chapter 6: Chemical Reactions - Exercise 2 [Page 86]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 8 ICSE
Chapter 6 Chemical Reactions
Exercise 2 | Q 10.1 | Page 86

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