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What is the formula for the compound formed when aluminum ions (Ap) and chloride bons (CH) Unite?

AO AICI
BO AICI
C ACI
D
AICI

What is the formula for the compound formed when aluminum ions (Ap) and chloride bons-example-1
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Answer:

D.) AICI3

Step-by-step explanation:

An ionic compound has be neutral, meaning the positive and negative charges have to be equal. So we need three chloride ions to bond with one aluminum ion, and the formula for aluminum chloride is AlCl3

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