Copper hydroxide (Cu(OH)₂ ) is a neutral compound. Here's why:

* Copper (Cu) typically has a +2 charge when forming ionic compounds.

* Hydroxide (OH) has a -1 charge.

To balance the charges, you need two hydroxide ions (2 x -1 = -2) to match the +2 charge of the copper ion. This results in the formula Cu(OH)₂.

Since the charges are balanced, the overall charge of copper hydroxide is zero, making it a neutral compound.