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A neutral aluminum atom is ionized and loses 3 electrons. What is the

charge of the resulting aluminum ion?

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Step-by-step explanation:

The neutral aluminium atom loses all 3 of its valence electrons to obtain a stable octet structure.

The aluminium ion has a positive charge of 3.

=> Al3+, Charge = +3.

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