If you mix a typical aluminum ion (Al, atomic no. = 13)with a typical oxygen ion (O, atomic no. = 8), what compound is formed?

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Aluminum typically forms a +3 ion (Al^3+), and oxygen typically forms a -2 ion (O^2-). To balance the charges, two aluminum ions will combine with three oxygen ions to form Al2O3.

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