2 Al(OH)3 + 3 H2SO4 → Al2(SO4)3 + 6 H2O – Balanced equation

Reactants:

• Al(OH)₃ – Aluminium hydroxide , Aluminium(3+) trioxidanide
  • Other names: Aluminic acid , Aluminum hydroxide , Al(OH)3
  • Appearance: White amorphous powder ; Odourless white solid in various forms
• H₂SO₄ – Sulfuric acid
  • Other names: Oil of vitriol , Sulfuric acid, concentrated (> 51% and , H2SO4
  • Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid ; Odourless colourless oily hygroscopic liquid ; Colorless to dark-brown, oily, odorless liquid. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 51°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]

Products:

• Al₂(SO₄)₃ – Aluminium sulfate
  • Other names: Aluminum sulfate , Aluminium sulphate , Cake alum
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid | hygroscopic ; Odourless white hygroscopic lustrous crystals or powder
• H₂O – Water, oxidane
  • Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas