2007-11-23 10:30:34 · 4 answers · asked by khaled a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Al with three dots around.
2007-11-23 10:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean as an element, or in a compound? In a compound, it depends on which, but each Al will give you three electrons and four valence orbitals. As an element, aluminum is a metal, and Lewis structures cannot describe the bonding in these; you need band theory, which is a lot more complicated.
2007-11-23 10:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're using MasteringChemistry and it is asking for the lewis structure of Al and O atoms, just show the valence electrons. For Aluminum, it wold be three lone pairs and oxygen six electrons.
2016-05-25 03:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends. if its just pure compund Al, have three dots arround the Al. If ur talking about Al ion, than u have 5 dots arround Al since Al ion is always 3+ in charge
2007-11-23 10:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Yujie (^.~)\/,, 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋