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A. gaining 3 electrons b. losing 3 electrons c. gaining 5 electrons d. losing 5 electrons ​
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A. gaining 3 electrons

b. losing 3 electrons
c. gaining 5 electrons
d. losing 5 electrons ​

A. gaining 3 electrons b. losing 3 electrons c. gaining 5 electrons d. losing 5 electrons-example-1
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Answer: C. Gaining 5 electrons

Explanation: Aluminium has 3 valence electrons to have a full outer shell it would need 5 to become an octet (8).

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