Chemistry A-Level
zwitterion
What zwitterion means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of zwitterion
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The form present around the isoelectric point, with NH₃⁺ and COO⁻ and both charges shown and balancing.
Topics that use zwitterion
- Amino acids (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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