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When the following equation is balanced, what is the coefficient of Al?

Al + O₂ → Al₂O3
please explain why ​

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Answer:

+3

Step-by-step explanation:

This is ionic bond in combination with the basic rules of the coordination number of atoms in molecules, the O atom valence electrons 6, 3 valence electrons, Al₂O3 need to fill 2 electronic outer orbit, Al lose 3 electrons also brings inner shell stability, LCM is 6, 2 Al provides 2 x3 electronics, then it must have 3 O to accept it. If you have 2 O, there's no stable home for the extra electrons. So it usually forms Al₂O3

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