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Definition of Cd(OH)2
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Cadmium Hydroxide
1.1.2 English name: Cadmium Hydroxide
1.2 Atomic mass: The atomic mass of Cadmium is 112.41(1) and that of Hydrogen is 1.00784(1), Oxygen is 15.9994(3). The composition of Cd(OH)2 includes 1 atom of Cadmium (Cd), 2 atoms of Hydrogen (H), and 2 atoms of Oxygen (O).
1.3 The atomic weight of Cd(OH)2 is 145.4612 g/mol
1.4 Ion structure: Cadmium Hydroxide is an ionic compound, composed of Cd2+ ions and 2 OH- ions. -
Properties of Cd(OH)2
2.1 Physical properties of Cd(OH)2: It is a colorless solid, with no specific smell, no special taste, and has strong alkaline properties.
2.2 Chemical properties of Cd(OH)2: Cadmium Hydroxide is insoluble in water but soluble in strong acids such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid. -
Common chemical equations involving Cd(OH)2:
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Preparation of Cd(OH)2
4.1 Laboratory preparation of Cd(OH)2: Cadmium Hydroxide can be prepared through the reaction of Cadmium with water solution.
4.2 Industrial preparation of Cd(OH)2: It can be prepared through the reaction of Cadmium with water and atmospheric oxygen during mild oxidation.