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  • Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3): Understanding the Aluminum to Chlorine Ratio
    The ratio of Aluminum atoms to Chlorine atoms in a molecule of Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3) is 1:3.

    Here's why:

    * Aluminum (Al) has a +3 charge.

    * Chlorine (Cl) has a -1 charge.

    To balance the charges, you need one Aluminum atom (with +3 charge) and three Chlorine atoms (each with -1 charge). This gives a total charge of +3 - 3 = 0, resulting in a neutral compound.

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