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Why does aluminum seem unreactive even though its high in the reactivity series?
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∙ 11y ago
an oxide layer is formed which prevents the aluminum from further reactions
dump some some lye in a aluminum pan and its not so inactive.. (very carefully!)
or look at a semi trailer where the steel frame has touched the aluminum sides, result corrosion.
It depends on where it is..
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoaluminium reacts with oxygen to form aluminium oxide.This oxide coats the surface of the metal preventing it from being oxidised
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∙ 12y agoWhen it corrodes it forms a hermetic layer of aluminum oxide which protects the rest of the aluminum from damage.
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What Metal is below halfway in the Reactivity Series but if you read the name differently it sounds as though it's out in front.?
Lead
Why is aluminium can be used outdoors even though it is quiet high in the reactivity series?
A protective coating of aluminium oxide is formed at the surface.
Metal that is below halfway in the reactivity series - but if you read the name differently it sounds as though its out in front?
I've got that chemistry homework. It's aluminium. Basically, it forms an oxide around it so it doesn't react but it is reactive without the oxide, such as in a powder.
Will Sodium hydroxide react with copper?
No. Zinc and aluminum will react though.
Is aluminum a metal non-metal or semi-metal?
Aluminum is a metal, not to be confused with metalloid, even though it is touching the staircase of which all elements are metalloids.
What Metal is below halfway in the Reactivity Series but if you read the name differently it sounds as though it's out in front.?
Lead
Why is aluminium can be used outdoors even though it is quiet high in the reactivity series?
A protective coating of aluminium oxide is formed at the surface.
Cross reactivity of dengue fever test and hepatitis c?
No cross-reactivity even though they are in the same family.
Why are carbon and hydrogen in the reactivity series?
"Carbon and hydrogen are often included in the reactivity series even though they are non-metals. Carbon is included because this helps to explain what happens in the extraction of iron in a blast furnace. Hydrogen is included because any metal below it will not react with dilute acids."http://www.frankswebspace.org.uk/ScienceAndMaths/chemistry/reactivitySeries.htm
Is aluminum magnitic?
No, iron and steel are though.
What year was the aluminum Corvette?
There was never a production Corvette made of aluminum. In 1972, GM built the XP 895 concept corvette from aluminum though.
Metal that is below halfway in the reactivity series - but if you read the name differently it sounds as though its out in front?
I've got that chemistry homework. It's aluminium. Basically, it forms an oxide around it so it doesn't react but it is reactive without the oxide, such as in a powder.
Why is aluminum hard to mine?
It's hard because of the chemicals that are inside of it. Though aluminum foil is not so hard it's still made out of aluminum.
Will Sodium hydroxide react with copper?
No. Zinc and aluminum will react though.
Would tin foil repel a magnet?
No. It's actually aluminum foil, and aluminum is not ferromagnetic. Aluminum foil can be repelled from a changing magnetic field, though (AC through an electromagnet).
Does soda poison you if left open in an aluminum can in fridge?
No. It will go flat though.
What is ALCL?
AlCl would be aluminum chloride, though the actual formula is AlCl3
