Which of the following would have to lose three electrons in order to achieve a noble gas electron configuration?
Si Mg Al Cl P
A)Si, P
B)Al
C)P
D)Cl
E)Mg, Al, P

Name: Which of the following would have to lose three electrons in order to achieve a noble gas electron configuration? Si Mg Al Cl P A)Si, P B)Al C)P D)Cl E)Mg, Al, P
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Aluminum (Al) has three electrons in its outer shell and would need to lose three electrons to achieve the electron configuration of the noble gas neon.

Which of the Following Would Have to Lose Three Electrons