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General Information/History

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o What is the name and symbol of your element?

aluminum
o Where does the name of the element come from? How was it named?
The name of the element comes from the element alum, which in early times, thats what it was thought to be. It was originated off of that, which is a latin word.
Where is the element found/how isolated?
It is not found in labs.
o Why is the element important?
The element is important because its not only used in everyday life but is also used in industrial buildings and structures such as airplanes. it is also used as a recyclable
o What are some common uses of/for the element?
Some common uses are cans, and foil, and industrial applications
o Are there important isotopes of the element?
yes.



Structure/Periodic Table Information

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o What is the element’s atomic number?
13
o What is the element’s average atomic mass?
26.9815386
o In what period is the element found?
3
o Name the group number and family to which your element belongs.
The Boron Family

Physical and Chemical Properties

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Physical Properties (5)

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• Color? Odor? Density? State of Matter at Room Temperature? Texture? Melting and Boiling Points?, etc…
The color is usually a silvery.

Chemical Properties (3)

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• How reactive is your element? (Will it combine with other elements/compounds?)
aluminum is very reactive. yes it will http://www.webelements.com/aluminium/chemistry.html with other elements and compounds
• What types of substances does your element react with, and what substances are produced during the reaction?
If the oxide layer is damaged, the aluminium metal is exposed to attack, even by water. Aluminum metal reacts vigorously with all the halogens to form aluminium halides. So, it reacts with chlorine, Cl2, bromine, I2, and iodine, I2, to form respectively aluminium(III) chloride, AlCl3, aluminium(III) bromide, AlBr3, and aluminium(III) iodide, AlI3.
• What other elements are chemically similar to your element?
any element in the same column as aluminum

Unique and Interesting FACTS and or Media

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➢ Is there anything else you think your readers should know about the element? Interesting facts or information not previously mentioned Aluminum is found even in airplanes. and some art

bibliography
http://www.webelements.com/aluminium/chemistry.html

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