Question

What is the net ionic equation of the reaction of `BeCl_2` with `NaOH`?

Answer 1

`Be^(2+) + 2HO^(-) rarr Be(OH)_2(s)darr`

Explanation:

Beryllium hydroxide is only slightly soluble in water. At high `pH`, it can form the beryllate complex ion, `Be(OH)_4^(2-)`.