Aluminium Oxide

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

Aluminium Oxide is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula Al₂O₃.

About Aluminium Oxide

Aluminium Oxide is a base.

Aluminium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Aluminium salt and water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Aluminium Oxide → Aluminium Chloride + Water

Sulphuric Acid + Aluminium Oxide → Aluminium Sulphate + Water

Nitric Acid + Aluminium Oxide → Aluminium Nitrate + Water

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Aluminium Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Al₂O₃.

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

6HNO₃ + Al₂O₃ → 2Al(NO₃)₂ + 3H₂O