Chemistry A-Level
Amphoteric
What Amphoteric means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A substance that can act as both an acid and a base.
Able to react with both acids and bases.
Topics that use Amphoteric
- Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
- Reactions of ions in aqueous solution (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- ammonia tests
- First ionisation energy
- hydroxide solubility
- Ligand
- reaction with cold water
- sodium hydroxide tests
- van der Waals forces
- Acidic Oxide
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