Aluminium Carbonate

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

Aluminium Carbonate is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula Al₂(CO₃)₃.

About Aluminium Carbonate

Aluminium Carbonate is a base.

Aluminium Carbonate reacts with acids to produce a Aluminium salt, Carbon Dioxide and Water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Aluminium Carbonate → Aluminium Chloride + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Sulphuric Acid + Aluminium Carbonate → Aluminium Sulphate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Nitric Acid + Aluminium Carbonate → Aluminium Nitrate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Aluminium Carbonate is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Al₂(CO₃)₃.

About Aluminium Carbonate

Aluminium Carbonate is a base.

Aluminium Carbonate reacts with acids to produce a Aluminium salt, Carbon Dioxide and Water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Aluminium Carbonate → Aluminium Chloride + Carbon Dioxide + Water

6HCl + Al₂(CO₃)₃ → 2AlCl₃ + 3CO₂ + 3H₂O

Sulphuric Acid + Aluminium Carbonate → Aluminium Sulphate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

3H₂SO₄ + Al₂(CO₃)₃ → 2AlSO₄ + 3CO₂ + 3H₂O

Nitric Acid + Aluminium Carbonate → Aluminium Nitrate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

6HNO₃ + Al₂(CO₃)₃ → 2Al(NO₃)₃ + 3CO₂ + 3H₂O