An element forms an oxide $A_{2}O_{3}$ which is acidic in nature. Identify $A$ as a metal or non-metal.
(B) Non-metals typically form acidic oxides when they react with oxygen. Since the oxide $A_{2}O_{3}$ is acidic in nature,the element $A$ must be a non-metal.
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