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amphiprotic

British  
/ ˌæmfɪˈprəʊtɪk /

adjective

  1. another word for amphoteric

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The Na+ cation is inert and will not affect the pH of the solution, while the anion is amphiprotic.

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In the liquid state, molecules of an amphiprotic substance can react with one another as illustrated for water in the equations below:

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The ion HTe− is an amphiprotic species; it can act as either an acid or a base.

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The Na+ cation is inert and will not affect the pH of the solution; while the anion is amphiprotic.

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The equations below show the two possible acid- base reactions for two amphiprotic species, bicarbonate ion and water:

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