Which of the following elements is capable of forming a +3 charged ion?

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18 Mar 2019
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Among the listed elements, aluminum is known to commonly form a tripositive ion (Al³⁺) by losing three electrons. Beryllium typically forms a +2 ion, carbon usually forms covalent bonds rather than ions, and silicon generally forms covalent compounds rather than a +3 ion.

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