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Amphoteric?

Could someone please help me explain what amphoteric means using H2S as an example? Thanks for any help!

2007-04-15 09:12:03 · 1 answers · asked by immageek 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Take the ion HS-, which is made from H2S.

HS- + H+ ----> H2S (HS- acting as a base)

HS- + OH- ----> S2- + H2O (HS- acting as an acid).

2007-04-15 09:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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