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Explain why aluminium foil does not react with water and dilute acid

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When aluminum is placed in an acid it may initially appear not react. This is because a layer of aluminum oxide form on the surface of the aluminum due to prior reaction with the air and acts as a protective barrier ....Aluminum react with dilute acid to give aluminum chloride and hydrogen gas..

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