Question

Is zn(OH)2 a acid or base or nuteral ?

Answer 1

Zinc Hydroxide is amphoteric, hence why it can act as both a base and acid; however, zinc hydroxide not an alkali because, as a base it does not dissolve in water (or has a slightly —low—solubility) hence there is no appreciable hydroxide ions formed in solution.

Answer 2

The given compound $Zn(OH)_2$ is a base.

Explanation:

An acid is a substance which looses hydrogen ion $(H^+)$ when dissolved in water.

A base is defined as the substance which looses hydroxide ion $(OH^-)$ when dissolved in water.

We are given:

A chemical compound having chemical formula $Zn(OH)_2$

The chemical equation for the ionization of zinc hydroxide in water follows:

$Zn(OH)_2(aq.)\rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq.)+2OH^-(aq.)$

It produces hydroxide ion in the solution. So, the solution is basic in nature

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