In a chemical reaction, the element 13Al will most preferably ________.

A) lose three electrons and become positively charged
B) gain five electrons and become negatively charged
C) lose five electrons and become positively charged
D) gain three electrons and become positively charged


Ans: A) lose three electrons and become positively charged

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