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Well, honey, aluminum might be high up in the reactivity series, but it's got this tough outer layer of aluminum oxide that forms and protects it from further reactions. So, while it technically could react with stuff, that layer is like a shield, making it seem all chill and unbothered by the world. Think of it as aluminum's way of saying, "I'm too fabulous to react with just anyone."

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