Determine whether the solution is basic, acidic, or neutral. Write net ionic equations to show how it behaves in aqueous solutions.
1) Fe2(SO4)3
I know it is acidic
Do I do hydrolysis equations for the net ionic or do I do redox reactions?
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I'm assuming it means to write the net ionic equation, so just Fe2(SO4)3 breaking down into its polyatomic ions, which would in this case be Fe2(SO4)3(aq) -> 2Fe3(+)(aq) + SO4(2-)(aq)
But how does that show how this behaves in aqueous solution? I guess I thought it would be hydrolysis equations because that determines that the solution is basic/acidic/or neutral?
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