The atomic number of Boron is 5 and Aluminium is 13. The number of electrons in Al³⁺ is $x$.
Answer (integer)
10
Solution
Al has 13 electrons. Al³⁺ loses 3 electrons, so Al³⁺ has 13 - 3 = 10 electrons.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family
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