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As the size of the cation _____________ the basicity of the hydroxide increases.

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To answer the question, "As the size of the cation _____________ the basicity of the hydroxide increases," we need to analyze the relationship between the size of the cation and the basicity of its corresponding hydroxide. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hydroxides of Alkali Metals**: - Alkali metals (Group 1 elements) form hydroxides with the general formula \( \text{MOH} \), where \( \text{M} \) represents the alkali metal cation. 2. **Cation and Anion Interaction**: ...
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