General Chemistry: Atoms First
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Author: John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.60SP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
From the given set of compound the amphoteric compounds has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Lewis acid: The chemical species which accepts pair of electrons are termed as Lewis acid.
Lewis base: The chemical species which donates pair of electrons are termed as Lewis base.
Acid: The substances that donate
Base: The substances that accept
Amphoteric: They are, compounds or ions that react with both acid and base. Example for amphoteric is
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