what happens to aluminium when in contact with Chlorine?

Answer 1

Al+3 + Cl- ---> AlCl3 (white precipitate)

solubility rules states that all Chlorides are insoluble except Ag+, Hg+2, Pb+2

Answer 2

A lot depends on whether there is moisture around and on whether you are talking about a lump of metal, aluminium foil, or powdered aluminium.
On the surface of all aluminium is a microscopically thin layer of aluminium oxide which renders the surface chemically inert. The presence of moisture would facilitate a chemical reaction between this and the chlorine so that the chlorine could begin to react with the metal - quite spectacularly.
In the dry state the reaction is somewhat more difficult to start.
The reaction when it does start is more rapid as the metal is more finely divided.

Answer 3

Chlorine is a toxic gas that irritates the respiratory system. Because it is heavier than air, it tends to accumulate at the bottom of poorly ventilated spaces. Chlorine gas is a strong oxidizer, which may react with flammable materials. For more information see an MSDS.

Chlorine gas, also known as bertholite, was first used as a weapon against humans in World War I by Germany on April 22nd, 1915 in the Second Battle of Ypres. It was pioneered by a German scientist later to be a Nobel laureate, Fritz Haber. It is alleged that his role in the use of chlorine as a deadly weapon drove his wife to suicide. After its first use, it was utilised by both sides as a chemical weapon.

Answer 4

Al + 3 Cl --> AlCl3

The atom chlorine needs one electronto complete the valence shell.

The atom Al has 3 electrons on valence shell. If al gives an electron to 3 atoms of chlorine you obtain ionic ompound Al +++ and 3 Cl-

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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