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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Aluminium Oxide is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula Al2(O)3.
About Aluminium Oxide
- Aluminium Oxide is a base.
- Aluminium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Aluminium salt and water.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Aluminium Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Al2(O)3.
About Aluminium Oxide
- Aluminium Oxide is a base.
- Aluminium Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.
- Aluminium Oxide has a giant ionic structure.
- Aluminium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Aluminium salt and water.
- Hydrochloric Acid + Aluminium Oxide → Aluminium Chloride + Water
- 6HCl + Al2O3 → 2AlCl3 + 3H2O
- Sulphuric Acid + Aluminium Oxide → Aluminium Sulphate + Water
- 3H2SO4 + Al2O3 → Al2(SO4)3 + 3H2O
- Nitric Acid + Aluminium Oxide → Aluminium Nitrate + Water
- 2HNO3 + Al2O3 → 2LiNO3 + H2O