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Aluminum From Soda Cans Lab

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In this lab, the class was tasked with creating using the aluminum from soda cans in order to produce alum, which is a water purifier. In our experiment, we were tasked with multiple skills of experimentation in which the class used a vacuum filtration device to help separate the alum from the rest of the unnecessary solution. We were also able to mix acids such as sulfuric acid and observe these reactions over time. This experiment was performed in order to better increase our chemical lab knowledge in the areas of separation of distinct compounds, and it helped further our ability to observe chemical reactions as compounds are heated and chilled. The class was asked by the ERA to help discover if aluminum from soda cans can be used to

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