Acidity of Aluminum Chloride Solution
Description: A one molar solution of aluminum chloride is sufficiently acidic to react with magnesium to produce hydrogen gas.
Source: UW Card Catalog
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Keywords: Aluminum chloride, Magnesium, Hydrogen gas, Overhead projector, Redox, Acidity
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Flammability hazard
- Toxicity hazard
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Serious eye damage
- Production of flammable gases
- Oxidizing solids
- Use of reactive reagents
- Corrosive to metals
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are clearly observable with guidance
- Good connection from demo to course materials
- Experiment addresses preconceived notions
- Time to results is low
- High reliability
Difficulty: Low
- Use of reactive substances
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- Absorbent materials on hand
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
- Do not expose to open flames
- Avoid exposure to mists, vapors, or droplets
Class: Redox, Gas-Producing Reactions, Acid Base Chemistry
Division: General, Analytical Chemistry
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