What is Cd(OH)? Important knowledge about Cd(OH)

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Common chemical equations involving Cd(OH)2:
    There are no specific examples as it depends on the reaction conditions and participating substances.

  4. 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.

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