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What is the equation for aluminum metal and water?

is it Al(s) +2H20(l)-->Al(OH)2(aq)+H2(g)

2007-11-13 11:19:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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2 Al + 6 HOH --> 2 Al(OH)3 + 3 H2

2007-11-13 11:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by hannah_kf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yu are on the right lines, but Al is in group 3 so you make Al(OH)3. And it's insoluble; (s) not (aq).

Since water has two H, you will find it easier to start with 2 Al (an even number).

2007-11-13 11:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋