Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 15 - Acids and Bases - Questions & Problems - Page 710: 15.7

Answer

$H_{2}C_{2}O_{4}$ is acidic $H_{2}C_{2}O_{4}^{-}$ is amphoteric $H_{2}C_{2}O_{4}^{2-}$ is basic $H^{+}$ is acidic

Work Step by Step

$H_{2}C_{2}O_{4}$ can only donate a proton whereas $H_{2}C_{2}O_{4}^{-}$ can donate or accept a proton and $H_{2}C_{2}O_{4}^{2-}$ can only accept a proton. $H^{+}$ is the definition of an acid
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