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Write the reaction of the dissolution of albite via hydrolysis to produce kaolinite and release silicic acid [H4SiO4] and sodium ions?
Write the reaction of the dissolution of albite via hydrolysis to produce kaolinite and release
silicic acid [H4SiO4] and sodium ions in solution.
This is for a practice homework that I am doing for my Environmental Geology class, we haven't really covered the topic so if someone could explain this/help out it would be greatly appreciated.
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- Roger the MoleLv 75 years agoFavorite Answer
2 NaAlSi3O8 + 9 H2O + 2 H{+} → Al2Si2O5(OH)4 + 4 H4SiO4 + 2 Na{+}
The explanation is: Find the formulas for the minerals. Use the meaning of the word hydrolysis. Add hydrogen ions on the left to balance the charge of the sodium ions on the right. Then balance the equation in the usual way.
