amphoteric

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Introduction

Having two opposite characteristics.

Example:

  • a molecule having both positive & negatively charged atoms
  • a molecule having both acid & base characteristics
    • Al(OH3)
    • H2PO4-

Additional terms

References

  1. ↑ Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 65
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