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In Chemistry / Middle School | 2014-01-12

What are three physical properties of aluminum foil?

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Aluminum foil is a metal so it has the typycal properties of metals. These are the three most representative properties of metals that aluminum foil exhibit: 1) It is good conductor of electricity : this property is consequence of the metallic bond , which permits that the outermost electrons of each atom can flow through the entire network of atoms conducting the electricity. 2) Is is good conductor of heat : this other property of metals is due to transmission of** vibration** that is carried out between neighboring atoms. 3) it is ductile : this property means that the metals can be formed into foils.
Other properties that can be mentioned are: solid at room temperature and mallealble (can form wires)

Answered by Edufirst | 2024-06-11

Aluminum foil is shiny, malleable and has good conduciveness to heat and electricity. These properties make it extensively useful for food preservation, cooking, and packaging. ;

Answered by Qwpanda | 2024-06-18

Aluminum foil exhibits three key physical properties: it conducts electricity well, conducts heat effectively, and is ductile, allowing it to be formed into thin sheets. These characteristics make it widely used in various applications. Overall, its metallic nature contributes to these useful properties.
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Answered by Edufirst | 2024-10-08