Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Metals And Reactivity (Section 3 - No. 31)

What is the key reason aluminium appears unreactive despite being a highly reactive metal?
Its high melting point.
The presence of a protective oxide layer.
Its low density.
Its inert chemical nature.

Explanation

A passive layer of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) protects the metal.

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