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15. a- if an Lithium (atomic number 3) atom has a -2 charge, how many electrons does it have? - Why do you do it this way? - Is this an anion or a cation? d- Why?
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15 a if an Lithium atomic number 3 atom has a 2 charge how many electrons does it have Why do you do it this way Is this an anion or a cation d WhyABCDPLEASE HE class=

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Lithium will normally have 3 electrons and be neutral. If it has a -2 charge that means it has an extra 2 electrons making it a total of 5 electrons. It would be an “anion” and it would be attracted to the Anode which is positive.