A solution contains 0.230.23 M Pb2+ and 0.500.50 M Al3+. Calculate the pH range that would allow Al(OH)3 to precipitate but not Pb(OH)2. The Ksp values for Al(OH)3 and Pb(OH)2 can be found in this table. Ksp for Al(OH)3: 4.6×10–33 Ksp for Pb(OH)2: 1.43×10–20

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A solution contains 0.230.23 M Pb2+ and 0.500.50 M Al3+. Calculate the pH range that would allow Al(OH)3 to precipitate but not Pb(OH)2. The Ksp values for Al(OH)3 and Pb(OH)2 can be found in this table.

Ksp for Al(OH)3: 4.6×10–33

Ksp for Pb(OH)2: 1.43×10–20

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