How many electrons does a lithium atom give off when it reacts

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Chemistry

Demarcus Cuevas

24 May, 05:57

How many electrons does a lithium atom give off when it reacts

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Quentin Hudson · Answer 1

Lithium's most common ion would be Li+, hence we can roughly say that it gives 1 electron when it reacts.

Your question is unclear though : if by Lithium you already mean Li + (and not Li (s)), then there is not one fixed answer that can be given.