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Amphoteric vs Zwitterionic - What's the difference?

amphoteric | zwitterionic |

As adjectives the difference between amphoteric and zwitterionic

is that amphoteric is having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic while zwitterionic is of a pertaining to a zwitterion.

amphoteric

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.

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    zwitterionic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of a pertaining to a zwitterion