Write the balanced chemical equation for the dissolving of aluminum nitrate in water.

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joannablackwelder · Answer

It would break up into ions. Any idea what those would be?

anonymous · Answer

I just want the balanced equation. I know that it breaks up into ions but I don't know what they are

joannablackwelder · Answer

Ok. Nitrate is a polyatomic ion (NO3)-

joannablackwelder · Answer

An Aluminum ion has a charge of positive 3.

joannablackwelder · Answer

So, the formula of Aluminum nitrate is Al(NO3)3

joannablackwelder · Answer

Using this information, can you try to write an unbalanced reaction?

anonymous · Answer

You aren't really helping me...

joannablackwelder · Answer

I am guiding you for you to find the answer yourself, which is the way this website is designed to work. Helpers are not supposed to just give answers. You don't seem to be putting out any effort to get it yourself, so I am happy to not help you anymore.

anonymous · Answer

Whatever. It doesn't really bother me.