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Question
Which ion achieves a stable octet configuration by losing electrons, resulting in a +3 charge?
Explanation
Aluminum (Al) has [Ne] 3s² 3p¹ . Losing 3 electrons forms Al³⁺ with [Ne] , a noble gas configuration.
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