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Amphoteric is a chemical entity (ion or molecule) which can react as an acid but also as a base.

Compounds of beryllium, tin, aluminium, lead, zinc have amphoteric hydroxides and oxides.

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What is a common amphoteric substance?

Common examples of amphoteric substances include amino acids, such as glycine and histidine, as well as oxides and hydroxides of certain metals like aluminum hydroxide. These substances are capable of both accepting and donating protons depending on the pH of the solution they are in.


What are the borderline elements called on the periodic table?

The "borderline" elements on the periodic table are the diagonal row of elements that separates the metals from the non-metals. They are called metalloids and the amphoteric line.


Is radium hydroxide amphoteric?

No, radium hydroxide is not amphoteric. An amphoteric compound is one that has characteristics of and is capable of reacting like either an acid or a base. Radium is a metal from Group 2 of the periodic table, and these Alkaline Earth metals form hydroxides that are definitely basic in nature. In general, amphoteric compounds will not be formed by metals at the end or through the middle of the periodic table, but will include poor metals or metalloids in their makeup. An example might be aluminum hydroxide. We see the poor metal aluminum forming Al(OH)3 molecules, which display characteristics of amphoterism. A link can be found below for more information.


Is salt amphoteric?

Sodium chloride is not amphoteric.


Is sulphate ion amphoteric?

sulphate ion is not amphoteric because according to Bronsted-Lowry concept an amphoteric specie is that which can donate as well as accept aproton but sulphate ion is not capable of donating proton so it is not amphoteric


Does sodium calcium are amphoteric oxides?

The oxides of sodium and calcium are not amphoteric: They are strongly basic. The most common amphoteric oxides are silica and alumina.


Is ammonia an amphoteric substance?

No, in order for a substance to be considered amphoteric it must be able to act as an acid and a base. Sodium sulfite will only act as a base, and thus it is not amphoteric.


Is ciprofloxacin acidic basic amphoteric or neutral?

Ciprofloxacin is a weakly basic compound.


Is boron oxide amphoteric?

No, boron oxide (B2O3) is not considered amphoteric. It is a Lewis acidic oxide that reacts with water to form boric acid in a non-amphoteric manner.


How can one determine if a substance is amphoteric?

A substance is amphoteric if it can react as both an acid and a base. To determine if a substance is amphoteric, one can test its ability to react with both acids and bases. If the substance can both donate and accept protons in a chemical reaction, it is considered amphoteric.


What is an Amphoteric substance?

Amphoteric Substance is one that can react as either an acid or base."Partly one and partly the other; neither acid nor alkaline; neutral" (I don't think this answer is correct)The word is derived from the Greek prefix ampho- meaning "both".Many metals (such as zinc, tin, lead, aluminium, and beryllium) and most metalloids have amphoteric oxides. Other examples include amino acids and proteins, which have amine and carboxylic acid groups, and self-ionizable compounds such as water and ammonia.


Can an amphoteric compound act like an acid and a base?

Am amphoteric substance can react as a base but also as an acid.