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Write down the formula of aluminium chloride.
Write the chemical formula of the aluminium chloride.
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Solution 1
| Ions present | Formula |
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AlCl3 |
Solution 2
Aluminium chloride
| Element Name | Aluminium |
| Element Symbol | Al |
| Charge | +3 |
| Valency | 1 Al |
Hence the formula: AlCl3

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