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13 October, 10:43

Can an acidic solution oxidize a piece of aluminum? can an acidic solution oxidize a piece of aluminum? yes no

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  1. 13 October, 11:01
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    Yes! Aluminium in acidic solution is being oxidized to its + 3 (Al³⁺) state.

    Lets take example:

    Make a solution of Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄) and add a piece of Aluminium metal in it.

    2Al (s₎ + 3H₂SO₄ (aq₎ → 2Al³⁺ (aq₎ + 2SO4²⁻ (aq₎ + 3H₂ (g₎

    In this reaction the Oxidation state of Aluminium has changed from zero to = 3, means it has lost three electrons and has got oxidized.
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