In a chemical reaction, the element ¹³Al will most preferably ________.
A) lose three electrons and become positively charged
B) gain five electrons and become negatively charged
C) lose five electrons and become positively charged
D) gain three electrons and become positively charged

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Aluminum (¹³Al) has three electrons in its outer shell and will most likely lose these three electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, becoming positively charged (Al³⁺).

In a Chemical Reaction, the Element ¹³Al Will Most Preferably