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Question 72126 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

The aluminum atom [___] electrons to form an ion.

Answer
A
gains
B
loses
C
neither gains nor loses

Explanation

An aluminum atom has three electrons in its outermost shell. It loses those three electrons to form a stable positive ion, Al³⁺. Therefore, aluminum loses electrons to form an ion.

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