Al(OH)3 (s) + 3 HCl (aq) → AlCl3 (aq) + 3 H2O (l)
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): Al(OH)3 is a base, HCl is an acid.
Reactants:
- Al(OH)3 – Aluminium hydroxide , Aluminium(3+) trioxidanide
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
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