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Copper Chloride 'Dissolving' Aluminium

Materials
2
Difficulty
1
Safety
1
Copper chloride solution is put onto aluminium foil or a can, and the aluminium appears to dissolve as it is reacted.
  • Notes
    Does not work with copper sulfate as the oxide layer on aluminium protects it.
  • Web Links
    chemistry.elmhurst.edu/demos/aluminumburner2.htm
    Author : Elmhurst College
    Description :
    chemistry.elmhurst.edu/demos/CanRipper.html
    Author : Elmhurst College
    Description : With an aluminium can, need to scratch the coating first.
    justonly.com/chemistry/chem201/students/handouts/rxn_al_cu.pdf
    Author : justonly.com
    Description : Explanation.
    lessonplanspage.com/scienceexperimentaluminumfoilbecomescopperandgaschemicalreaction57-htm/
    Author : Hot Chalk
    Description :
  • Videos
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJwkxD_wZvk
    Author : Periodic Videos
    Description :
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRLMsiC-SgM
    Author : Tim Williams
    Description :
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tqguW2QT2E
    Author : Tanya Katovich
    Description :
  • Categories
    Metals and Alloys | Redox
Materials
1: Easy to get from supermarket or hardware store
2: Available in most school laboratories or specialist stores
3: Requires materials not commonly found in school laboratories

Difficulty
1: Can be easily done by teenagers
2: Can be done by science teachers
3: May require a more experienced teacher

Safety
1: Minimal safety procedures required
2: Some safety procedures required to perform safely
3: Only to be attempted with adequate safety procedures and trained staff

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