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How many electrons are lost from Al3+ |
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Answer» Explanation: Explanation:The electron configuration of an aluminum ion, Al3+, is 1S2, 2s2, 2p6. NORMALLY, a neutral atom of aluminum in a grounded state would have 13 electrons. HOWEVER, aluminum loses three electrons to form the Al3+ ion. These electrons are lost from the valence electron shell which is the n=3 shell. This leaves the n=3 shell empty and makes the n=2 shell the valence shell. This ALSO gives the ion eight valence electrons in the n=2 shell which satisfies the octet rule. |
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