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An amphiprotic substance is one that can act as either an acid or base – it can either donate or accept protons depending on its environment.
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Amphoteric: A substance that can act as both an acid and a base.
Hydroxide Ion: The ion that water becomes after losing a proton.
pH Scale: A measure of how acidic or basic a substance is.