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Predict the precipitate produced by mixing an Al(NO3)3 solution with a NaOH solution

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Al(NO3)3 (aq) + 3 NaOH (aq) ------> Al(OH)3 (s) + 3 NaNO3 (aq)

Al(OH)3 is the precipitate. We can predict that because it is insoluble in water.

Al+3 (aq) + 3 OH- (aq) -----> Al(OH)3 (s)

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