Multiple choice

Chemically water can be called an/a

  1. acid

  2. base

  3. amphoteric substance

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Water is amphoteric because it can act as both an acid (donating a proton) and a base (accepting a proton) depending on the chemical environment. This is evidenced by its ability to self-ionize into hydronium and hydroxide ions.

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