Use Lewis theory to determine the chemical formula for the compound formed between Al and F. A) Al₃F₂ B) Al₂F₃ C) AlF₂ D) AlF E) AlF₃

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Aluminum (Al) has 3 valence electrons and needs to lose them to achieve a stable octet, while fluorine (F) has 7 valence electrons and needs to gain 1 electron to achieve a stable octet. Therefore, one Al atom can bond with three F atoms, forming AlF₃.

Use Lewis Theory to Determine the Chemical Formula for the Compound