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Lithium is two of these but at the same time neither. It's an element.
It is best described as an element, a type of atom with unique properties. If the number of neutrons varied, the multiple lithium atoms would be called isotopes. As for neutral vs. ion, if the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons, it is neutral. If it is not, it is an ion, specifically anion (less protons) or cation (more protons). It will always be a neutral atom or ion.
It will always be an isotope, but only called so when in a group of lithium atoms with various numbers of neutrons.
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∙ 12y agoNeither. Tungsten is a transition metal.
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Is chromium a ion neutral or isotope?
A chromium ion is not neutral. By definition an ion is not neutral. All atoms belong to an isotope, but that has nothing to do with whether the atom is ionized or not.
How would you distinguish an isotope from a neutral element?
1. An atom is neutral because hasn't an electrical charge. 2. An ion has an electrical charge, positive or negative.
When a lithium atom forms a Li plus ion the lithium atom does what?
The lithium atom lose an electron.
Is hydrogen a neutral atom or ion?
Hydrogen atom is neutral.
How many neutron are there in the lithium ion?
The lithium ion is essentially the same as the lithium atom, except it has lost 1 electrons. The number of protons and neutrons remain the same. Thus, the lithium ion, Li+ has 3 neutrons, just like the lithium atom.
Is xenon an isotope ion or neutral atom?
It is an isotope of a neutral atom.
Is a aluminum an isotope ion or neutral atom?
An alumimium atom is electrically neutral and it is an isotope of aluminum.
Is chromium a ion neutral or isotope?
A chromium ion is not neutral. By definition an ion is not neutral. All atoms belong to an isotope, but that has nothing to do with whether the atom is ionized or not.
Is nitrogen an neutral atom or an ion?
Neutral atom. An atom of nitrogen will also be an isotope of nitrogen.
Is helium an isotope atom or ion?
Helium is a neutral atom that has several isotopes and can become an ion.
Is bromine isotope or ion or neutral atom?
Bromine is a chemical element and has several isotopes.
How many electrons are there in the lithium ion?
Lithium loses one electron when fulfilling the octet rule. A neutral atom of lithium will have the same number of electrons as protons, 3. Therefore, a lithium ion will have one less electron, 2.
How would you distinguish an isotope from a neutral element?
1. An atom is neutral because hasn't an electrical charge. 2. An ion has an electrical charge, positive or negative.
When a lithium atom forms a Li plus ion the lithium atom does what?
The lithium atom lose an electron.
What 3 protons and 2 electrons what charge?
A lithium ion has three protons and 2 electrons - Li+. A neutral lithium atom has 3 electrons, but loses one to form an ionic bond with a non-metal.
What is the charge of lithium atom after forming ion?
A lithium ion has a positive overall charge.
Is hydrogen a neutral atom or ion?
Hydrogen atom is neutral.
