The net ionic equation for formation of an aqueous solution of Al(NO₃)₃via mixing solid Al(OH)₃ and aqueous nitric acid is . A) Al(OH)₃(s) + 3NO₃^-(aq) - 3OH^-(aq) + Al(NO₃)₃(s) B) Al(OH)₃(s) + 3HNO₃(aq) - 3H₂O (l) + Al(NO₃)₃(aq) C) Al(OH)₃(s) + 3H⁺(aq) - 3H₂O (l) + Al³⁺(aq) D) Al(OH)₃(s) + 3HNO₃(aq) - 3H₂O (l) + Al³⁺(aq) + NO₃^-(aq) E) Al(OH)₃(s) + 3NO₃^-(aq) - 3OH^-(aq) + Al(NO₃)₃(aq)

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The net ionic equation involves only the species that undergo a chemical change. Solid Al(OH)₃ reacts with H⁺ ions from nitric acid to form water and Al³⁺ ions.

The Net Ionic Equation for Formation of an Aqueous Solution