Question

aluminum is a highly reactive metal ,yet it is used to make utensils. explain​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• We can use aluminum for the making of utensils for cooking because the high reactivity of aluminum results in the formation of aluminum oxide. We get aluminum oxide when aluminum is reacted with oxygen. Aluminum oxide avoids it from additional corrosion as it plays the role of protective layer.

Answer 2

Though aluminium is a highly reactive metal, it is resistant to corrosion. This is because aluminium reacts with oxygen present in air to form a thin layer of aluminium oxide. This oxide layer is very stable and prevents further reaction of aluminium with oxygen. Also, it is light in weight and a good conductor of heat. Hence, it is used to make cooking utensils.