Aluminum
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Aluminum Biography
Name- Aluminum
Atomic #- 13
Atomic Mass- 27 amu
# of protons- 13
# of neutrons- 14
# of electrons- 13
# of valence electrons- 3
Group #- 13
Group name- The Boron Group
Chemical properties
Aluminum reacts violently with all the halogens to form aluminium halides, aluminum will burn in oxygen, If the oxide layer of aluminum is damaged, the aluminum metal is exposed to attack, even by water.
Type of Element/Physical properties
Aluminum is a metal, meaning it is malleable, ductile, has luster, and a great conductor of heat and electricity.
Common Compunds
All of the earth's aluminum has combined with other elements to form compounds. Two of the most common compounds are alum, such as potassium aluminum sulfate and aluminum oxide.