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What is the overall charge of a Aluminum atom that loses 3 electrons​
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What is the overall charge of a Aluminum atom that loses 3 electrons​

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it’s charge was neutral due to the equal number of protons and electrons. when it becomes an ion it loses 3 electrons leaving behind only 10. the answer is 10. the equation is +13 +(-10)=+3
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