No, it is ionic.
Li2CO3
Lithium carbonate is ionic because it is composed of lithium cations (Li+) and carbonate anions (CO3^2-). These ions are held together by ionic bonds, which involve the transfer of electrons between the lithium and carbonate atoms.
The molecular equation for the reaction between cobalt II chloride and lithium carbonate is: CoCl2 + Li2CO3 -> CoCO3 + 2LiCl
lithium hydroxide + carbon dioxide --> lithium bicarbonate
Li2CO3. The two positive charges from two lithium ions neutralize the negative charge of the carbonate ion.
Lithium carbonate is thermally decomposed by heating.
lithium carbonate + hydrochloric acid ---> lithium chloride + carbon dioxide + water
Lithium carbonate is the ionic compound with the formula Li2CO3. It is composed of lithium ions (Li+) and carbonate ions (CO3^2-).
lithium carbonate + sulfuric acid = lituim sulfate + water + carbon dioxide
Lithium carbonate is generally stable, but it can react with acidic solutions to form lithium ions, which are water-soluble. This can lead to the gradual decomposition of lithium carbonate over time in the presence of moisture or acids. Additionally, lithium carbonate can absorb carbon dioxide from the air, forming lithium bicarbonate, which can further contribute to its instability.
The balanced equation for lithium carbonate is Li2CO3.
A 300mg lithium carbonate capsule contains about 112mg of elemental lithium.