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ZnSO4 is an amphoteric salt, thus both weakly acidic and weakly basic.
However the solution of Zn2+ and SO42- ions is slightly more acidic (pKa(Zn2+) = 9.66) than basic (pKb(SO42-) = 12.08).
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Is zinc hydroxide a base or alkali?
An alkali is a soluble base, and zinc hydroxide is insoluble, so it is a base.
Why do the solution of the white precipitate of Zinc hydroxide dissolve in excess of Ammonium hydroxide?
Ammonium hydroxide dissolves anything that is less strong than itself. The white precipitate of zinc hydroxide is not the whole component. Therefore, it is not as strong.
Is ammonium hydroxide a strong base?
not a strong base
Is sodium hydroxide an acid or alkali?
Anything with 'hydroxide' on the end of it is an alkali.
Is RbOH a strong base or acid?
RbOH ( Rubidium hydroxide) is a strong alkali. An Alkali is a soluble base.
What is the name for ZnH2?
Zinc hydroxide. It is base
Is zinc hydroxide a base or alkali?
An alkali is a soluble base, and zinc hydroxide is insoluble, so it is a base.
Why do the solution of the white precipitate of Zinc hydroxide dissolve in excess of Ammonium hydroxide?
Ammonium hydroxide dissolves anything that is less strong than itself. The white precipitate of zinc hydroxide is not the whole component. Therefore, it is not as strong.
Is ammonium hydroxide a strong base?
not a strong base
Is sodium hydroxide an acid or alkali?
Anything with 'hydroxide' on the end of it is an alkali.
What basis react to give zinc sulphate with sulfuric acid?
This base is zinc hydroxide.
Is RbOH a strong base or acid?
RbOH ( Rubidium hydroxide) is a strong alkali. An Alkali is a soluble base.
Is rubidium hydroxide a strong or weak base?
Rubidium hydroxide is a strong base as are all alkali metal hydroxides.
What is a good base?
By "good" base, I assume you mean strong base. A generic strong base would be potassium hydroxide (KOH) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
Is ammonium hydroxide a strong base than sodium hydroxide?
No.
Is KO2 an acid or base?
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is a base. Bases contain hydroxide (OH) while acids contain hydrogen (H).
Is Strontium hydroxide a salt or base?
strong base
