If every oxygen ion (combined with an aluminum ion) has a charge of –2, what must the charge of each aluminum ion be? How can yo

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aivan3 [116]

4 years ago

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If every oxygen ion (combined with an aluminum ion) has a charge of –2, what must the charge of each aluminum ion be? How can yo

u tell this? Also, what has to happen to an uncharged aluminum atom so that it will bond with oxygen?

Chemistry

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Andrews [41] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-25T23:00:21+03:00

Andrews [41]4 years ago

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Each aluminium ion should have a charge of +2, because the sum of oxidation numbers must be zero.

The uncharged aluminium atom must lose two electrons to become an ion with +2 charge.

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