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Action of Heat on Aluminium Hydroxide

When aluminium hydroxide (Al(OH)3Al(OH)3​) is heated, it undergoes thermal decomposition to form aluminium oxide (Al2O3Al2​O3​) and water (H2OH2​O). The reaction can be represented as: 2Al(OH)3→ΔAl2O3+3H2O2Al(OH)3​Δ​Al2​O3​+3H2​O Detailed Steps of the Reaction: Initial Heating: Upon initial heating, begins to lose water molecules. This process starts at relatively low temperatures around 180-200°C. Formation of Aluminium Oxide: As the temperature increases, more water is released, and converts to aluminium oxide. The complete conversion typically occurs at temperatures around 300-400°C. Characteristics of the Decomposition: Endothermic Process: The decomposition of AL(OH)3 is endothermic, meaning it absorbs heat from its surroundings during the reaction. Release of Water

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Acidity of Aluminium Hydroxide

Aluminium hydroxide, with Al(OH)3Al(OH)3​, is amphoteric, meaning it can act as both an acid and a base. Its acidity or basicity depends on the environment it is in: In Acidic Solutions: can react with acids, acting as a base. For example, it reacts with hydrochloric acid:Al(OH)3+3HCl→AlCl3+3H2OAl(OH)3​+3HCl→AlCl3​+3H2​O In Basic Solutions: can also react with bases, acting as an acid. For example, it reacts with sodium hydroxide –Al(OH)3+NaOH→Na[Al(OH)4]Al(OH)3​+NaOH→Na[Al(OH)4​]Here, Na[Al(OH)4]Na[Al(OH)4​] is sodium tetrahydroxoaluminate, indicating that has accepted an additional hydroxide ion. Chemical Properties: Weakly Basic Nature: In general,  is weakly basic. This is due to the partial solubility in water, where it slightly

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