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(a) The reaction of Al2(SO4)3 solution with NaOH forms a precipitate according to the equation: Al2(SO4)3 (aq) + 6NAOH (aq) >>> 3Na2SO4 + 2Al(OH)3.
(i) Which species is the precipitate?
(b) The addition of more NaOH causes the precipitate in the initial reaction to redissolve: Al(OH)3 + NaOH >>> NaAl(OH)4 (aq)
(ii) Write the formula of the complex ion.
(iii) Write the net ionic equation for this reaction.
(c) Finally, addition of an acid HCl to the solution in (b) causes a precipitate to form once more.
(iv) What chemical species is the precipitate?
(v) Write the net ionic equation for this reaction.