reactions.

[sfd101]

i new to chem and i need help. How do you react AL(NO3)3 + NH3 ----> ? i'm stomped, i have no idea where to start...can some one please give me step by step instructions?

[chem_tr]

The reaction is occurring in two steps. First, ammonia behaves as a base (NH4OH) with aluminium ions, producing an insoluble hydroxide. Then the excess ammonia dissolves the hydroxide to produce a complex compound, having six ammonia molecules in it.