Zn(II) hydroxide is amphoteric (amphiprotic). Complete and balance the following equations. Include the phases of all species in the chemical equations. Complete and balance a chemical equation showing how an aqueous suspension of this compound reacts to the addition of a strong acid. Zn(OH)2​(s)+2H+(aq)   Complete and balance a chemical equation showing how an aqueous suspension of this compound reacts to the addition of a strong base.   Zn(OH)2​(s)+2OH−(aq)

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Zn(II) hydroxide is amphoteric (amphiprotic). Complete and balance the following equations.

Include the phases of all species in the chemical equations.
Complete and balance a chemical equation showing how an aqueous suspension of this compound reacts to the addition of a strong acid.

Zn(OH)2​(s)+2H+(aq)
 
Complete and balance a chemical equation showing how an aqueous suspension of this compound reacts to the addition of a strong base.

 
Zn(OH)2​(s)+2OH−(aq)
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