Aluminosilicate surfaces in zeolites act as strong Brnsted acids, whereas silica gel is a very weak acid.

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Aluminosilicate surfaces in zeolites act as strong Brønsted acids, whereas silica gel is a very weak acid. 

(a) Give an explanation for the enhancement of acidity by the presence of Al3+ in a silica lattice. 

(b) Name three other ions that might enhance the acidity of silica.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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