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For each of the following processes that show the formation of ions, complete the process by indicating the number of electrons that must be gained or lost to form the ion. Indicate the total number of electrons in the ion, and in the atom from which it was made a. $\mathrm{Al} \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}^{3+}$ b. $S \rightarrow S^{2-}$ c. $C u \rightarrow C u^{+}$ d. $\mathrm{F} \rightarrow \mathrm{F}^{-}$ e. $\mathrm{Zn} \rightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}$ f. $P \rightarrow P^{3-}$

          For each of the following processes that show the formation of ions, complete the process by indicating the number of electrons that must be gained or lost to form the ion. Indicate the total number of electrons in the ion, and in the atom from which it was made
a. $\mathrm{Al} \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}^{3+}$
b. $S \rightarrow S^{2-}$
c. $C u \rightarrow C u^{+}$
d. $\mathrm{F} \rightarrow \mathrm{F}^{-}$
e. $\mathrm{Zn} \rightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}$
f. $P \rightarrow P^{3-}$

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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03/24/2022

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Aluminum normally has 13 electrons, so in the $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$ ion, it will have 10 electrons. ** Show more…

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For each of the following processes that show the formation of ions, complete the process by indicating the number of electrons that must be gained or lost to form the ion. Indicate the total number of electrons in the ion, and in the atom from which it was made a. $\mathrm{Al} \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}^{3+}$ b. $S \rightarrow S^{2-}$ c. $C u \rightarrow C u^{+}$ d. $\mathrm{F} \rightarrow \mathrm{F}^{-}$ e. $\mathrm{Zn} \rightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}$ f. $P \rightarrow P^{3-}$