Chemistry for Non-Specialists Course Book: Reaction between aluminium & iodine

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The reaction between aluminium and iodine is catalysed by water. This is a spectaculardemonstration as clouds of purple iodine vapour are produced.

Type of Activity

: group

Audience

: Teacher

Age Group

: 11 to 18 years

Keywords

: iodine, aluminium, exothermic, element, compound, redox, induction
 
 
 
 
 

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