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Aluminum and tin are both metals and are both elements on the Periodic Table. Aluminum is a better conductor of electricity. Tin is too weak to be wired and used for manufacturing, however aluminum is not.
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Is tin foil magnetic?
No, tin foil is made out of aluminum which can not be magnetized.
Which element is in the same group as aluminum?
I believe Gallium
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).
Which of the following would be classified as a metalloid aluminum or copper or tin or silicon?
Silicon is a metalloid.
Does aluminum conduct electricity?
Yes it does.Yes better than tin/aluminum foil. Im currently using it for my xbox360 controller.
What is the difference between a tintype and ambrotype?
A tintype is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or enamel. An ambrotype is a photograph made by creating a positive image on a glass plate coated with a collodion emulsion. The main difference is the base material used - metal for tintypes and glass for ambrotypes.
What is the similarities between aluminum and tin?
they are both silver
Is aluminum made of tin?
Aluminum is absolutely not made of tin. Aluminum and tin are two separate elements.
What is the difference between tin foil and aluminum foil?
Aluminum and tin are two different elements. They have different physical and chemical properties. Tin is element 50. Aluminum is element 13. Tin is denser and has a lower melting point than aluminum. Tin can reach 2+ and 4+ oxidation states while aluminum can only achieve the 3+ oxidation state.
How can you differentiate between aluminum and tin?
Tin is softer and has a lower melting point. Its also a bit darker and is heavier than aluminium.
What elements is used in cookwear and cooking foil?
Tin foil... tin Aluminum foil... aluminum :)
What is the difference between tin plate and stainless steel?
a tin plate is tin and a plate, and stainless steel is stainless steel.
What has aluminum replaced?
Tin
What is a synonym for aluminum?
tin
What is the difference between a tin whistle and a recorder?
A recorder is plastic
What is the difference between iron nickel steel and cobalt from brass bronze aluminum tin silver gold and copper?
Brass IS an alloy of copper and zinc Copper and zinc are pure metals (elements)
Is tin foil magnetic?
No, tin foil is made out of aluminum which can not be magnetized.
