Amphiprotic

[Bailey Giovanoli 1L]

Can anyone explain to me what amphiprotic is? How do I identify it?

[Aaron Akhavan-Dis1B]

Amphoteric or Amphiprotic means the compound has both acidic and basic characteristics. You can identify this by looking to see if an atom has both a lone pair and H atom attached it. Thus, you could see that it could act as both a Lewis Base (donates electrons) and Lewis acid (accepts electrons.)

[Kaylee Messick 3J]

Amphiprotic means that molecule can both accept and donate protons. This is different from amphoteric which means that molecule can act as both an acid and a base, but might not necessary involve protons. In the textbook, they gave the example of water as an amphiprotic molecule. Hope this helps!

[Shiley_David_1D]

Can anyone explain to me what amphiprotic is? How do I identify it?

Hi Bailey!

Amphiprotic species refer to molecules or ions which, depending on the circumstance, can donate or accept a proton. An easy example to remember is water. When an acid donates a proton to water, it accepts it and is considered a base. On the other hand, when a base reacts with water, the water molecule can donate a proton and is considered an acid.

Hope this helps!

[Akshat Katoch 2K]

Amphiprotic means that a molecule can accept or donate protons. Water is a good example. It can donate its proton and become OH- (Bronsted acid) or it can accept a proton and become H3O+ (Bronsted base).

[kareena_prasad]

Amphiprotic means that the compound and switch between being an acid and being a base based on the situation.