SOLUTION: The valence of aluminum is +3, and the valence of chlorine is -1. The formula for aluminum chloride is correctly written as A. Al3Cl. B. AlCl3. C. ClAl3. D. Cl3Al.

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Question 269442: The valence of aluminum is +3, and the valence of chlorine is -1. The formula for aluminum chloride is correctly written as
A. Al3Cl.
B. AlCl3.
C. ClAl3.
D. Cl3Al.

Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You reverse the valences and then write them as subscripts to get
AlCl3 or answer (B)