An analytical chemist is testing a sample of acidic mine drainage suspected of containing iron(III) ions, Fe3+\text{Fe}^{3+}Fe3+. They add a few drops of sodium hydroxide solution to a portion of the sample, resulting in the formation of iron(III) hydroxide.
State what would be seen.
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