When the first element of the periodic table is treated with dioxygen, it gives a compound whose solid-state floats on its liquid state. This compound can act as an acid as well as a base. What products will be formed when this compound undergoes authorisation?
When the first element of the periodic table is treated with dioxygen, it gives a compound whose solid-state floats on its liquid state. This compound can act as an acid as well as a base. What products will be formed when this compound undergoes authorisation?

Answer:

The first element, hydrogen, interacts with dioxygen to make water. Water is amphoteric, meaning it is both acid and basic. Water’s solid state is ice. Due to its decreased density, it floats.

Auto protolysis is self-ionisation. It is a chemcial property of water. Two molecules react to form ions via proton transfer. This reaction is amphoteric.