In our world today, aluminum is used for many items, including beach chairs and soda cans. This material was not chosen randomly but was carefully...

In our world today, aluminum is used for many items, including beach chairs and soda cans. This material was not chosen randomly but was carefully selected based on many variables. Think about where aluminum comes from, how we obtain/purify it and its chemical and physical properties (metal vs. plastic, weight, corrosive vs. non-corrosive). What are some factors that were probably considered before deciding to use aluminum to make beach chairs or soda cans?