The precipitation of Al(OH)3 (Ksp = 1.3 x 10-33) is sometimesused to purify water. (a) Estimate the pH at whichprecipitation of Al(OH)3 will begin if 5.0 lb of Al2(SO4)3is added to 2000 gal of water. (b) Approximately howmany pounds of CaO must be added to the water toachieve this pH?

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The precipitation of Al(OH)3 (Ksp = 1.3 x 10-33) is sometimes
used to purify water. (a) Estimate the pH at which
precipitation of Al(OH)3 will begin if 5.0 lb of Al2(SO4)3
is added to 2000 gal of water. (b) Approximately how
many pounds of CaO must be added to the water to
achieve this pH?

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