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Our answer: Al3+
Let me tell you why. Since this has 13 protons, we already know that when an atom is positive (ionic), means that it lost electrons. Since they have a 3+, we know that it lost 3 electrons.
Protons = 13
Electrons usually equal the amount of protons, but it lost three in this case, so we subtract 3 from 13.
13 - 3 = 10
Now, we know that it has 10 electrons.
Let me tell you why. Since this has 13 protons, we already know that when an atom is positive (ionic), means that it lost electrons. Since they have a 3+, we know that it lost 3 electrons.
Protons = 13
Electrons usually equal the amount of protons, but it lost three in this case, so we subtract 3 from 13.
13 - 3 = 10
Now, we know that it has 10 electrons.