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Scientifically speaking, they are a mixture. The aluminum that is visible and is exposed to the air has oxidized and created a very small layer of Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3).

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CAN ALUMINUM CANS LEECH TOXINS INTO FOODS AND OR LIQUIDS

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Because it's so reactive, elemental aluminum is extremely rare in nature.

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Aluminium is a p block element. Atomic number of Al is 13.

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Aluminum is an element, but an aluminum can is a product made from aluminum.

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Aluminium cans are objects, the Aluminium from which they are made is an element.

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Scientifically speaking, they are a mixture. The aluminum that is visible and is exposed to the air has oxidized and created a very small layer of Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3).

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