Answer
Amphoteric substances are those that can act as both acids and bases.
Work Step by Step
For example, water is amphoteric, and can act as both acid and base in different reactions.
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
by Tro, Nivaldo J.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0321809246
ISBN 13:
978-0-32180-924-7
Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 745: 8
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