Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria - Exercises - Page 718: 16.42c

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

Strong bases dissociate (and therefore dissolve) completely in solution. If $Mg(OH)_{2}$ is not very soluble, then it does not completely dissolve in solution and can therefore not be considered a strong base.
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