Reaction of Chlorine and Aluminum
Description: Video of the reaction of chlorine with aluminum. Aluminum foil is heated and placed in a flask containing chlorine gas. The aluminum reacts vigorously with the chlorine to form a cloud of aluminum chloride.
This demonstration is available on CD-Rom.
Source: JCE Videos “Chemistry Comes Alive” Vol. 3
Year: 2000 Vol: 3 Page: N/A
Keywords: Aluminum, Chlorine, Redox, Thermochemistry
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Video or simulation
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are clearly observable without guidance
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Secondary observation
Difficulty: Low
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection recommended
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
Class: Groups VIA and VIIIA (16 and 17), Simulation
Division: General, Inorganic Chemistry
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