Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 22 - Chemistry of the Nonmetals - Exercises - Page 992: 22.41c

Answer

Amphoteric

Work Step by Step

When $Al_{2}O_{3}$ reacts with water it produces an amphoteric solution containing Aluminum Hydroxide and Hydrogen. Hence this mixture can act both as a base and an acid.
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