Answer to Question #142483 in General Chemistry for yara

Question

Based on the chemical formula, predict whether each of the following solutions is an acid, base, or neither acidic or basic.

Co(OH)3(q)

Answer 1

Co(OH)_3(aq) is basic because ideally any compound that contains OH^- and a metal ion is basic.

Although, Co(OH)_3(s) is insoluble in water and alkalis, it dissolves in acidic solutions hence making it behave as a basic hydroxide