Hi, why are amphoteric oxides able to display both acidic and basic properties?(eg aluminum oxide)Thanks!
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Amphoteric oxides can act as Lewis acids by accepting electron pairsAluminium oxide, for example, can accept electron pairs from hydroxide ions and form aluminium hydroxide complexesThey can act as bases by functioning as Br?nsted-Lowry bases, accepting protons and forming stable products.
