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I believe it is because they don't want to bond. They are both metals and have a positive charge; they repel each other. This is just my guess. If you heat both of the pure substances up in an oxygen rich environment you may get a bright surprise though. ~James
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∙ 13y agoAluminum does react, with a great many things. If what you're asking is why aluminum doesn't rust, the answer is that aluminum does oxidize, just like iron does; only aluminum oxide forms a hard 'shell' that coats the outside of the aluminum, preventing further oxidation. Iron oxide, on the other hand, flakes away from iron, and so exposes a fresh layer which then becomes oxidized in turn., which will eventually itself flake off, and the process continues.
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∙ 12y agoAluminium is in fact extremely reactive. It appears not to be because as soon as aluminum metal is exposed, it undergoes oxidation with oxygen in the air and turns into aluminum oxide. This forms a protective layer which prevents the rest of the aluminum from being attacked.
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∙ 12y agoBecuase Magnesium has a high tendency lose electron more than aluminium.
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∙ 8y agoNo they are not. They cant react together.
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∙ 8y agoThese metals can form an alloy.
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Are magnesium and calcium more reactive with oxygen in the air than is aluminum?
calcium and mg are more reactive
Is magnesium more reactive than lithium?
Lithium is more reactive to water than magnesium because while Lithium will explode and generally destroy the container it is in, magnesium will cause the water to violently bubble.
Does magnesium react with aluminium sulphate?
No.Mg is less reactive than aluminum,therefore mg solution will not react with aluminum metal.
Is lead more reactive than magnesium?
Yes
Does magnesium oxide react with zinc?
No it does not. Magnesium is more reactive than zinc and so zinccant replace magnesium.
Are magnesium and calcium more reactive with oxygen in the air than is aluminum?
calcium and mg are more reactive
Is calcium sulfide more or less reactive to aluminum?
Chemistry of calcium Calcium is generally more reactive than magnesium
Is magnesium more reactive than sodium?
sodium is more reactive than magnesium!
Is Sodium is more reactive than magnesium.?
sodium is more reactive than magnesium!
What metals will react with aluminum nitrate?
Metals which are more reactive than aluminium. Eg= Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, etc
Is magnesium more reactive than lithium?
Lithium is more reactive to water than magnesium because while Lithium will explode and generally destroy the container it is in, magnesium will cause the water to violently bubble.
Is silver more reactive then magnesium?
No. Magnesium is far more reactive than silver. Silver is one of the least reactive metals.
Does magnesium react with aluminium sulphate?
No.Mg is less reactive than aluminum,therefore mg solution will not react with aluminum metal.
Is aluminum reactive than gold?
Aluminium is more reactive than gold.
What element is most reactive sodium magnesium or iron?
Sodium is more reactive than either magnesium or iron.
In bikes is titanium more or less reactive than magnesium?
Titanium is less reactive than magnesium, but it's a moot point. What's labelled as a Magnesium frame is usually a (mainly) Aluminum alloy, with some magnesium in it.
Is iron more reactive than magnesium?
In a short answer No. But I can't really explain why.
