And so do the Uses of Aluminium Flashcards
1
Q
How is aluminium different to iron?
A
It doesn’t corrode easily
2
Q
The aluminium reacts very quickly with oxygen in the air to form…
A
Aluminium oxide
3
Q
What does a protective layer of aluminium oxide do?
A
Sticks firmly to the aluminium below and stops and further reaction taking pale
4
Q
Why is aluminium useful for products that come into contact with water?
A
It doesn’t corrode
5
Q
Why is aluminium lighter than iron?
A
It’s much less dense - making it useful when weight is important e.g aeroplanes
