The aluminum ion is named Al+3. In the image, the aluminum atom has lost 3 electrons to form the ion, resulting in a +3 charge.
Use the image to answer the question.
An image at left labeled aluminum atom has a mix of red and blue balls in its center and 3 concentric black rings around the center. The inner ring has 2 small green balls on it. The middle ring has 6 small green balls on it. The outer ring has 3 small green balls on it. A blue arrow leads to an image at right labeled aluminum ion with a mix of red and blue balls in its center. 2 concentric black rings around the center. The inner ring has 2 small green balls on it. The middle ring has 6 small green balls on it.
What is the name of the aluminum ion?
Al–1
Al+2
Al–3
Al+3
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