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(a)
Interpretation:
The conjugated acid of amphoteric
Concept Introduction:
A substance is said to be acidic if it can give hydrogen ions (
Another theory that is purposed by Bronsted and Lowery is called Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory. It states that acid can give
The term amphoteric stands for both acidic and basic behavior of ion.
(b)
Interpretation:
The conjugated base of
Concept Introduction:
A substance is said to be acidic if it can give hydrogen ions (
Another theory that is purposed by Bronsted and Lowery is called Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory. It states that acid can give
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