We use aluminum foil every day, but it can be quite reactive under the right circumstances. This gif shows aluminum reacting with bromine, a halogen. Aluminum foil sticks out of the test tube and ...
Aluminum foil added to bromine produces heat and flames. The effect is enhanced by red bromine fumes present in the reaction container. 2Al(s) + 3Br 2 (l) → 2AlBr 3 (s) Note: Aluminum bromide also ...