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what is the most likely charge for aluminum cation - Samacelf - 01-13-2020

what is the most likely charge for aluminum cation?the answer is +3, but why? how can i figure this out with different ones?Aluminum has 3 valence electrons and it will try to get rid of these to end up with the outer valence shell being full. Electrons have a negative charge though, so getting rid of one brings the actual charge up, so it ends up +3.Aluminum CationThis Site Might Help You. RE: what is the most likely charge for aluminum cation? what is the most likely charge for aluminum cation? the answer is +3, but why? how can i figure this out with different ones?Other related question