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Show that `Be(OH)_(2)` is amphoteric in nature.

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Beryllium hydoxide can react with both acids and bases.
`Be(OH)_(2) + 2HCl to BeCl_(2) + 2H_(2)O`
`Be(OH)_(2) + 2NaOH to Na_(2)BeO_(2) + 2 H_(2)O`
The reaction of `Be(OH)_(2)` with hydrochloric acid shows the basic nature, while the reaction with sodium hydroxide shows the acidic nature. So `Be(OH)_(2)` is amphoteric.
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  9. Write a note on the anomalous behaviour of beryllium.

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