Apparently, it has acid and alkali (hydrogen hydroxide) names because it’s amphoteric—it can react both as an acid or an alkali, depending on the strength of the acid or alkali it is reacted with.
Apparently, it has acid and alkali (hydrogen hydroxide) names because it’s amphoteric—it can react both as an acid or an alkali, depending on the strength of the acid or alkali it is reacted with.