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Aluminum and sodium ionization energy [Question]

General/High School

Hello, can anyone explain the chemistry and physics behind, why aluminum solid isn't reactive unlike sodium solid, both have almost similar ionization energy yet, aluminum dosent heat up or explode on water unlike sodium?

If it's that easy too pull sodium metal electrons too cause an redox reaction. Why not aluminum have the similar effect?

Posted Aug 29, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC

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