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Amphoteric Metals

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NH₃and H₂O are amphoteric oxides. How can you say so ??

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Yes NH3 is a weak base.

An amphoteric oxide is an oxide that can act both as an acid and as a base.

H2O + NH3 → NH4+ + OH-

H2O + HCl → H+ + Cl-

Hence, we NH3 and H20 are amphoteric oxides.

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