If only 10 mL of 3.0 M KOH were used in the alum preparation instead of the specified 25 mL, would KOH then become the limiting reactant? Indicate clearly your calculations and reasoning.
Why is Pyrex glass wool, rather than typical filter paper, used for the filtration of the hot solution of K+, [Al(H2O)2(OH)4]- , excess OH-?