Question #82d07
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Best and simple reaction that illustrates this topic is:
Explanation:
The autoionization of water is the best example illustrating the amphoteric behavior of the
If we want to see this behavior against other substances, water can act as an acid when it has a base in front, as would be the case of ammonia:
or it can act as a base in the presence of an acid, such as ethanoic acid: