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Author Question: What generally happens to the 1 valence electron of lithium? (Read 636 times)

shofmannx20

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on: Sep 21, 2013
What generally happens to the 1 valence electron of lithium?

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Reply #1 on: Sep 21, 2013
In most instances, lithium donates that electron.  Lithium has an electronegative value of 0.98.  In most instances, it will exist in the form Li+.


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