Which metal has a greater tendency to form metal oxide?
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a
Cr
b
Fe
c
Al
d
Ca
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Greater the stability of oxide, greater is the ease of its formation. Generally, ionic oxides are more stable than covalent oxides and among the given metals, only Ca form ionic oxide. Hence, Ca has greater tendency to form oxide.