Here's the balanced chemical equation:
3H₂SO₄ (aq) + 2Al(OH)₃ (s) → Al₂(SO₄)₃ (aq) + 6H₂O (l)
Here's a breakdown:
* Reactants:
* H₂SO₄ (aq): Sulfuric acid, dissolved in water (aqueous)
* Al(OH)₃ (s): Aluminum hydroxide, in solid form
* Products:
* Al₂(SO₄)₃ (aq): Aluminum sulfate, dissolved in water (aqueous)
* H₂O (l): Water, in liquid form
Explanation:
1. Acid-Base Neutralization: Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is a strong acid, and aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)₃) is a base. When they react, they neutralize each other.
2. Salt Formation: The hydrogen ions (H⁺) from the acid combine with the hydroxide ions (OH⁻) from the base to form water (H₂O). The remaining ions (aluminum and sulfate) combine to form the salt, aluminum sulfate (Al₂(SO₄)₃).
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