Amphoteric nature

Amphoteric substances are materials that can behave as either acids or bases depending on the situation. This means they can donate protons (like acids do) or accept protons (like bases do). A common example is water, which can act as an acid when reacting with a base, or as a base when reacting with an acid. This dual ability allows amphoteric substances to participate in various chemical reactions, serving as a bridge between acids and bases. Their versatility is important in many biological processes and industrial applications.