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Can aluminium oxide react?

Aluminium forms layer of aluminium oxide when exposed to air. This prevents further reaction.However, isn't aluminium oxide an amphoteric oxide that can react with both acids and alkalis?

Answer:

Aluminium forms layer of aluminium oxide when exposed to air. This prevents further reaction WITH AIR.
Like hell, it can.

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