"Be(OH)2 is amphoteric." Answer whether the above statement is true or false. If true enter 1, else enter 0.
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Beryllium hydroxide, Be(OH)2 is an amphoteric hydroxide, dissolving in both acids and alkalis. With alkalis, it dissolves to form the tetrahydroxidoberyllate (2-) anion.
For example with sodium hydroxide solution, the following reaction takes place:
2NaOH(aq)+Be(OH)2(s)→Na2Be(OH)4(aq)
With acids, beryllium salts are formed.
For example, with sulfuric acid, H2SO4, beryllium sulfate is formed: