Determine if the solubility of Zn(OH)₂ will increase in an acidic solution. Provide the balanced net ionic equation when Zn(OH)₂ dissolves in an acidic solution.

• A. The solubility of Zn(OH)₂ will not increase in an acidic solution.
  Balanced net ionic equation: Zn(OH)₂(s) ⇌ Zn²⁺(aq) + 2 OH^–(aq)
• B. The solubility of Zn(OH)₂ will increase in an acidic solution.
  Balanced net ionic equation: 2 OH^–(aq) + 2 H₃O⁺(aq) ⇌ 4 H₂O(l)
• C. The solubility of Zn(OH)₂ will increase in an acidic solution.
  Balanced net ionic equation: Zn(OH)₂(aq) + 2 H₃O⁺(aq) ⇌ Zn²⁺(aq) + 2 H₂O(l)
• D. The solubility of Zn(OH)₂ will increase in an acidic solution.
  Balanced net ionic equation: Zn(OH)₂(s) + 2 H₃O⁺(aq) ⇌ Zn²⁺(aq) + 4 H₂O(l)

Answer: (D)