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Meaning of Amphoteric......​

Answer 1

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In chemistry, an amphoteric compound is a molecule or ion that can react both as an acid and as a base. Many metals (such as copper, zinc, tin, lead, aluminium, and beryllium) form amphoteric oxides or hydroxides. ... The prefix of the word 'amphoteric' is derived from a Greek prefix amphi-, which means both.

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Answer 2

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In chemistry amphoteric compound meant by those compounds which act both as acidic and basic. For example the oxides of elements like Zinc and Alluminium are known as' amphoteric oxides ' because such oxides show both acidic as well as basic behaviour .

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