In principle, amphoteric oxides, such as Al2O3 and BeO can

Chapter 17, Problem 117AP

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In principle, amphoteric oxides, such as Al2O3 and BeO can be used to prepare buffer solutions because they possess both acidic and basic properties (sec Scetion 16.11). Explain why these compounds are of little practical use as buffer components.

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