Name the compound Al2O3.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the name of the chemical compound represented by the formula Al2O3. This formula indicates a compound made up of aluminum (Al) and oxygen (O) atoms.
Answer
Aluminum Oxide
The final answer is Aluminum Oxide
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Aluminum Oxide
More Information
Aluminum oxide is commonly found in its crystalline form as corundum, which includes gemstones like sapphires and rubies.
Tips
A common mistake is mixing up the prefixes used in naming covalent compounds, which doesn't apply to ionic compounds like Al2O3.
Sources
- PubChem Compound Summary - Aluminum Oxide - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) - ChemicalSafetyFacts.org - chemicalsafetyfacts.org
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