" $B e (O H)_{2}$ is amphoteric."
Answer whether the above statement is true or false.
If true enter 1, else enter 0.

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Beryllium hydroxide, $B e (O H)_{2}$ 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:
$2 N a O H (a q) + B e (O H)_{2} (s) \to N a_{2} B e (O H)_{4} (a q)$
With acids, beryllium salts are formed.
For example, with sulfuric acid, $H_{2} S O_{4}$ , beryllium sulfate is formed:
$B e (O H)_{2} + H_{2} S O_{4} \to B e S O_{4} + 2 H_{2} O$

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