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Question
State whether the following statement is True or False.
Copper hydroxide dissolves in water and thus is an alkali.
True or False
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Solution
This statement is false.
Explanation:
Copper hydroxide [Cu(OH)2] is completely insoluble in water. Since an alkali must be a water-soluble base, copper hydroxide is a base but not an alkali.
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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - Intext Question [Page 59]
