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Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practice

What forms on the surface of aluminium when exposed to air?

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Reactivity series

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What forms on the surface of aluminium when exposed to air?.

  1. A.Aluminium hydroxide
  2. B.Aluminium chloride
  3. C.Aluminium oxide
  4. D.Aluminium sulfate

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Aluminium and its Properties

Aluminium is a lightweight metal that is resistant to corrosion due to a protective oxide layer.

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    State the reason why aluminium is resistant to corrosion.

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