Question #b01a3
1 Answer
Oct 5, 2015
The 1st case involves hydrolysis. The 2nd case is just dilution so is not really a reaction.
Explanation:
Aluminium chloride is a white solid which reacts vigorously with water to give hydrated
The small, highly charged
The resulting solution is, therefore, quite acidic.
Hydrated aluminium chloride cannot exist as a solid for this reason so adding water to its solution will simply dilute it.