Chapter 21, Problem 21.59QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compounds of aluminum has to be used as examples to explain amphoterism.

Concept introduction:

Amphoterism: The term amphoterism says that the ability to act as an acid and as a base.

• There are many metals copper, zinc, aluminum, lead, tin, and beryllium forms their amphteric oxide.
• For our problem ${\text{Al}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$, ${\text{Al(OH)}}_{\text{3}}$ are the best examples for amphoterism compounds of alumuinum.