What Determines the Products of Oxide Reactions with Water?

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The discussion centers on the reactions of various oxides with water, highlighting the formation of either ions or specific compounds. Basic oxides like Li2O and Na2O produce ions such as OH- and Li+, while BeO forms the compound Be(OH)2. Acidic oxides, exemplified by F2O, yield products like HFO. The confusion arises regarding the conditions that dictate whether a reaction results in ions or a single product, with the understanding that not all basic oxides behave the same way. Overall, the reactions depend on the nature of the oxide and its hydrolysis behavior.
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With the following examples:

Li2O + H2O -> 2OH- + 2Li+ basic
BeO + H2O -> Be(OH)2 basic
F2O + H2O -> 2HFO acidic

How do you know whether oxide reactions with water results in a single product such as HFO or Be(OH)2 and when it results in ions, such as OH- and Li+? I assume it is because Li does not hydrolyze, but I am still a little confused. Do all basic oxides react with water to form a product with (OH) in it? Can anyone help explain this a little better?

I have tried the following examples to see if I know what I am doing:

SO2 + H2O -> H2SO3
Na2O + H2O -> 2Na+ + 2OH-
 
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Fusilli_Jerry89 said:
With the following examples:

Li2O + H2O -> 2OH- + 2Li+ basic
BeO + H2O -> Be(OH)2 basic
F2O + H2O -> 2HFO acidic

How do you know whether oxide reactions with water results in a single product such as HFO or Be(OH)2 and when it results in ions, such as OH- and Li+? I assume it is because Li does not hydrolyze, but I am still a little confused. Do all basic oxides react with water to form a product with (OH) in it? Can anyone help explain this a little better?

I have tried the following examples to see if I know what I am doing:

SO2 + H2O -> H2SO3
Na2O + H2O -> 2Na+ + 2OH-

From my recollection, acidic and basic oxides with water becomes two products. You may want to read upon this topic a bit more in your standard chemistry text.
 
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