Question

indicate the charge that aluminum will have when it loses or gains electrons to become more stable.

Answer 1

The most stable electron configuration is noble gas electron configuration.

Answer 2

Since Al has three valence electrons, do you think it would be more likely to lose or gain electrons?

Answer 3

Gain

Answer 4

No, it is easier to lose 3 than gain 5.

Answer 5

So, when it loses 3 electrons, what would its charge be?