Why Does the Works and Aluminum Foil Explode

The aluminum in the foil reacts with hydrochloric acid in the cleaner. The reaction produces hydrogen gas, which quickly builds the pressure inside the closed bottle until the plastic can’t take it any more and explodes outwards.)

What happens when you mix aluminum and drain cleaner?

The bottle explosion was caused by hydrogen chloride or sodium hydroxide in the drain cleaner reacting with the aluminum foil, causing a build-up of hydrogen gas.

Why does tin foil catch on fire?

Foil is inflammable: You should not allow the aluminium foil to come with the contact of direct fire or heating. The enough heat can cause fire. It can catch fire as well. Foil conducts heat very well: It can conduct heat very fast.