An ion of aluminum has a charge of 3+. The ion contains 10 electrons. How many protons does a neutral atom of aluminum possess?

13 protons

Explanation:

Aluminum, which has a symbol of Al, is an element in group 3 of the periodic table. It has a mass number of 27. Since the number of electrons and protons in a neutral atom are the same, a neutral/uncharged atom of aluminum contains 13 electrons, 13 protons and 14 neutrons. Note: Mass number = no. of protons + no. of electrons.

However, according to this question, an ion of aluminum has a charge of 3+, this means that an atom of aluminum has lost 3 electrons i.e. 13 electrons - 3 electrons = 10 electrons. Hence, aluminum atom with charge +3 will have 10 electrons. This doesn't change the fact that aluminum atom in a neutral state possesses 13 protons.

[ answer ]

foliated

[ explanation ]

foliation forms in a rock when pressure squeezes the rock together. the rock then has a design of many different color little lines. there are three types of foliated rock. the types are slate, schist, and gneiss. each type of foliated rock is different based on grain size and foliation characteristics. the lines appear when the rock has been under pressure.

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