What is the meaning of the word "amphiprotic"?
Definitions:
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having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either
adjective
- amphiprotic substances can act as both a BrnstedLowry acid and a BrnstedLowry base. For example, water is amphiprotic because it can donate a proton and become a hydroxide ion, or it can accept a proton and become a hydronium ion. Amphiprotic substances are very important in aqueous solutions.
- amphiprotic substances can act as both a BrnstedLowry acid and a BrnstedLowry base. For example, water is amphiprotic because it can donate a proton and become a hydroxide ion, or it can accept a proton and become a hydronium ion. Amphiprotic substances are very important in aqueous solutions.