Lithium ion salts were originally found in Seven-Up® drinks.How many electrons does Li atom lose to become an ion?
A)4
B)3
C)0
D)1
E)2

Name: Lithium ion salts were originally found in Seven-Up® drinks.How many electrons does Li atom lose to become an ion? A)4 B)3 C)0 D)1 E)2
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Lithium (Li) is a Group 1A (alkali metal) element with 3 electrons in its outermost (valence) shell. To become stable, it will lose 1 electron and become a Li+ ion. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Lithium Ion Salts Were Originally Found in Seven-Up® Drinks