The Amazing Element of Aluminum.
By: Christian Stiles
Fun Facts About Aluminum.
Aluminum's atomic symbol is Al.
Its's atomic number is 13.
It's atomic mass is 29.982.
On the the periodic table it is in group 13 and period 3.
Aluminum is never found in its own ore.
Aluminum's Electron Dot Diagram
Aluminum Bonding to Chlorine
Aluminum's Bohr Model
How do we get Aluminum?
We get aluminum, mainly, from the ore Bauxite. We get Bauxite from big quarries,drilling sites, and from underground mines.
Bauxite Mining
Uses for Aluminum!
Some uses for Aluminum are:
- Packaging; Aluminum Foil, Bubble Gum Wrappers, and Bottles
- Car Parts
- Light Bulbs
- Power Lines
- Construction; Roofing, Gutters, Windows, and Siding