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The Reaction of Aluminum with Bromine

Strips of aluminum foil will be added to bromine.

 

What happens when aluminum is added to bromine?

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Aluminum reacts rapidly with bromine to form aluminum bromide.

This is a very dangerous experiment.   Do not attempt it without proper ventilation.


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