Al3+ is a symbol for aluminum?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-28T14:36:58

$Al^(3+)$ is the symbol for the aluminum trication...

The symbol for aluminum metal is $Al, Z=13$ ... aluminum is commonly oxidized to $Al^(3+)$ cation...

$Al(s) rarr Al^(3+) + 3e^(-)$

Answer 2 · 2018-03-28T14:37:35

No, only for its ion.

The symbol for aluminium is $Al$ , and can be found on the periodic table. See here:

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For $Al^(3+)$ , that's showing its cation, since aluminium tends to be stable in its $+3$ oxidation state as an ion.