Water is an amphoteric substance because it can receive and donate hydrogen ions. - True - False
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In the context of the question, this means that water can both donate and receive hydrogen ions (H+). When water donates a hydrogen ion, it forms a hydronium ion (H3O+). This process is represented by the following equation: H2O + H2O -> H3O+ + OH- In this Show more…
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