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Use a periodic table to help you answer these questions if needed.

How many valance electrons does aluminum have? 3
How many valance electrons does sulfur have? 6
What type of bond will these two elements form? ionic

The top three are correct but not sure on bottom questions of number of atoms Can you answer the question below.
How many aluminum atoms will you need? How many sulfur atoms will you need?

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Answer:

2 Al and 3 S

Step-by-step explanation:

Al2S3 so 2 Al and 3 S

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