1. Amphoteric species and Neutralization ReactionsBy
Lord High Constable,
Gabriel Vergez
And
Sir Grand Master Todd Blakely

2. Amphoteric Species
Substances that can act as either acids or bases are known as Amphoteric Species.
If the opposing substance is a strong base, then the amphoteric substance becomes an acid.
However, if the opposing substance is a strong acid, then the amphoteric substance will become a base.

3. Hydroxide in a Molecule
Molecules containing hydroxide ions can be either acidic or amphoteric.
The more polar the hydroxide bond is the more acidic the bond will become, but if the bond isn’t polar enough the molecule can be either a base or acid depending on the substance it reacts with.

4. Neutralization Reactions
Neutralization Reactions are when an acid and a base react to form a salt and a water.
Example:
NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) -> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)
When NaOH and HCl become aqueous they ionize/ dissociate, and compounds form; creating salt and water.