Aluminium Oxidation

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Study of the chemical reactions in aluminium oxidation.

Showing the oxidation process as it works on the metal aluminium, including the chemical reactions involved. Includes a demonstration of the oxide layer on aluminium oxide and shows the high reactivity of aluminium when this layer is removed.
From: GCSE Bitesize Revision: Science : Chemistry
First Broadcast : 27 March 2008

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,14-16

Subject : Chemistry, Science

Topic : Behaviour patterns

Keywords : Oxidation, Aluminium, Redox reactions, Chemical reactions, Reactivity

Notes : Use clip either as part of a lesson on aluminium or as introduction to a lesson on oxidation using aluminium as a case study. Can use in combination with other BBC Wales learning clips in aluminium production, eg, Aluminium Extraction - Electrolysis.

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