2 Al(OH)₃ (s) + 3 H₂SO₄ (aq) → Al₂(SO₄)₃ (aq) + 6 H₂O (l)

This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): Al(OH)₃ is a base, H₂SO₄ is an acid.

Reactants:

• Al(OH)₃ – Aluminium hydroxide , Aluminium(3+) trioxidanide
  • Other names: Aluminic acid , Aluminum hydroxide , Al(OH)3 ... show moreAmphojel , Dialume , Aluminium hydroxide gel, dried , Aluminium hydroxide, dried , Aluminum hydroxide gel, dried , Aluminum hydroxide, dried , Dried aluminium hydroxide , Dried aluminum hydroxide gel , Alumina hydrate , Aluminum oxide trihydrate , Trihydroxyaluminum show less
  • Appearance: White amorphous powder ; Odourless white solid in various forms
• H₂SO₄ – Sulfuric acid
  • Other names: Oil of vitriol , Sulfuric acid, concentrated (> 51% and < 100%) , H2SO4 ... show moreSulphuric acid , Battery acid , Hydrogen sulfate , [SO2(OH)2] , [S(OH)2O2] , Sulfuric acid (aqueous) show less
  • Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid ; Odourless colourless oily hygroscopic liquid ; Colorless to dark-brown, oily, odorless liquid. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 51°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]

Products:

• Al₂(SO₄)₃ – Aluminium sulfate
  • Other names: Aluminum sulfate , Aluminium sulphate , Cake alum ... show moreFilter alum , Papermaker's alum , Alunogenite , Aluminum salt (3:2) , Al2(SO4)3 , Alum , Aluminium sulfate (2:3) , Aluminium(III) sulfate , Aluminum(III) sulfate , Sulfuric acid, aluminium salt (3:2) , Aluminum sulfate (2:3) , Sulfatodialuminium disulfate , Sulfatodialuminum disulfate , Aluminium sulfate (anhydrous) , Dialuminium trisulfate , Aluminium sesquisulfate , Aluminium sulfate anhydrous , Dialuminum trisulfate , Aluminium sulfate (anh.) , Sulfuric acid, aluminum salt (3:2) , Aluminum sulfate anhydrous , Aluminum sulphate anhydrous , Dialuminum sulfate , Aluminium trisulfate show less
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid | hygroscopic ; Odourless white hygroscopic lustrous crystals or powder
• H₂O – Water, oxidane
  • Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide ... show moreDihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) (systematic name) , Hydrogen monoxide , Dihydrogen oxide , Hydric acid , Hydrohydroxic acid , Hydroxic acid , Hydrol , Μ-oxido dihydrogen , Κ1-hydroxyl hydrogen(0) show less
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas