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Based on the octet rule, aluminum most likely forms an _____ ion

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Based on the octet rule, aluminum most likely forms an Al3+ ion. That means that the charge will be 3 and will be positive. This is because it has 5 outer valence electrons and is missing 3 to complete the octet rule.
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