Because water can act as a Bronsted-Lowry acid or base, it is said to be ____.
A) amphiphilic
B) amphihydrous
C) amphiphobic
D) amphiprotic
E) amphoteric

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Water can donate a proton (act as an acid) by losing H+ ion and also accept a proton (act as a base) by gaining H+ ion. Therefore, it is called amphiprotic. Among the given options, D is the only term that reflects this property of water. The other options do not relate to the acidic or basic behavior of water.

Because Water Can Act as a Bronsted-Lowry Acid or Base