Question

Which atom is most likely to form a 3+ ion

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

The atom that is most likely to form a 3+ ion is one with three valence electrons. Among the elements of the periodic table, aluminum (Al) commonly forms a 3+ ion (Al3+).

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The atom most likely to form a 3+ ion is typically an atom that has three valence electrons and is close to achieving a stable noble gas electron configuration.

One example is Aluminum (Al), which has an atomic number of 13. Aluminum has three valence electrons in its outermost shell (3s^2 3p^1) and tends to lose all three electrons to form a 3+ ion (Al^3+). By losing the valence electrons, aluminum achieves the same electron configuration as the noble gas neon (10 electrons in its outer shell).