2007-01-13 16:06:52 · 6 answers · asked by JL 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Aluminium is used to hold carbonated drinks because it is corrosion resistance. As for wraping food, it does not rust as it has a layer substance which reacts with air to produce aluminium oxide which does not rust.
2007-01-14 03:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by Daisies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually aluminum develops a "rust" or oxygenates rather quickly. Aluminum foil has a coating of aluminum oxide, and this coating protects the rest of the aluminum from reacting
2007-01-13 16:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by reb1240 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does not rust or oxygenate. That enables clean aluminum to hold drinks and food.
2007-01-13 16:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of its interesting properties that result when using this unique metal - its on the left side of the stair case of the periodic table. It acts as a good insulator and conductor. It was actually derived from NASA where it was used ot conserve body heat amongst astrounauts.
2007-01-13 16:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by ilovehorses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its malleable and non-toxic!(:
2007-01-13 16:22:52 · answer #5 · answered by pigley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
INDEED.
2007-01-13 16:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by freddelorme35 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋