For A and B, circle the best answers below: A. To form the most stable ion, an a

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For A and B, circle the best answers below:

A. To form the most stable ion, an atom of aluminum (Al, Z=13) will

a) gain 3 electrons   b) lose 3 electrons   c) gain 5 electrons d) lose 5 electrons e) gain 3 protons

B. To form the most stable ion, an atom of phosphorous (P, Z= 15) will

a) gain 3 electrons   b) lose 3 electrons   c) gain 5 electrons d) lose 5 electrons e) gain 3 protons

C. Based on your choices for Parts A and B of this question, draw the proper Lewis dot structure for the compound formed between aluminum and phosphide ions:

Explanation / Answer

b) lose 3 electrons

        B      To form the most stable ion, an atom of phosphorous (P, Z= 15) will

c) loose 5 electrons ex:- H3PO4 , P has P5+ state.

         c.    Al3+, P5+

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