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Amphiprotic substance a substance that can act either as a pppproton acceptor or a proton donor. Because acids act as a source of protons, we call them proton donors. The hydroxide ions from an alkali combine with protons to form water. Chemistry 2e is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the twosemester general chemistry course. Sodium hydroxide naoh and calcium hydroxide caoh 2 are examples of bases used in the laboratory. Igcse chemistry revision notes made for the cie exam boards. Examples of everyday acids, alkalis, salts, ph of solution, hazard warning signs. This living library is a principal hub of the libretexts project, which is a multiinstitutional collaborative venture to develop the next generation of openaccess texts to improve postsecondary education at all levels of higher learning. Gcse chemistry revision and worksheets on acids and alkalis can be accessed via this dedicated page.
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