Write chemical reactions to show the amphoteric nature of water.
The amphoteric nature of water can be described on the basis of the following reactions:
1) Reaction with H2S
The reaction takes place as:
In the forward reaction, H2O(l) accepts a proton from H2S(aq). Hence, it acts as a Lewis base.
2) Reaction with NH3
The reaction takes place as:
In the forward reaction, H2O(l) denotes its proton NH3(aq). Hence, it acts as a Lewis acid.
3) Self-ionization of water
In the reaction, two water molecules react as:
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