An amphoteric compound is one that can act as either an acid or a base.
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Having the characteristics of an acid and a base and capable of reacting chemically either as an acid or a base.
Inchemistry, an amphoteric substance is one that can react as either an acid or base. Many metals (such as zinc, tin, lead, aluminium, and beryllium) and most metalloids have amphoteric oxides or...
Zinc(II) ion reacts with aqueous ammonia to precipitate white gelatinous Zn(OH)2: Zn2+(aq) + 2NH3(aq) + 2H2O(l) <==> Zn(OH)2(s) + 2NH4+(aq) The zinc(II) hydroxide precipitate dissolves in...