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Most people have heard the word Lithium to describe a medication, primarily for the treatment of the manic phases of Bi-Polar Disorder. Chemically, Lithium is actually a metal; shiny, powdery and very lightweight. It's used in the manufacturing of ceramics and glass, and has many other uses.
The compound used for treating Bi-Polar Disorder is actually Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3). It's prescribed to help lessen the severity of manic phases associated with Bi-Polar Disorder, is often referred to as a mood stabilizer, and is usually prescribed for long-term control of manic symptoms.
The dosage of Lithium carbonate varies from person to person and the level of Lithium carbonate in the blood must be carefully monitored. Blood tests are taken at least every two months, more frequently if the patient shows an abnormal sensitivity to the medication. The reason for monitoring the blood levels is because an effective dose is, usually, close to a toxic dose. In other words, taking just enough is often very close to taking too much.
Lithium carbonate is a very effective mood stabilizer. There are, however, many others on the market that are quite effective and don't demand such rigorous monitoring.
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What is an example of a lithium cation?
The cation of lithium is Li+.
What is it called when lithium and bromine combine?
This is an example of synthesis of a compound from its elements.
What substance has a density less than 1 gmL?
For example ice and lithium.
Does lithium and sulfur form an ionic compound?
Yes. Lithium is an alkali metal and forms the same kinds of compounds as sodium and potassium. Example: LiF, lithium fluoride
Example of an alkali metal?
lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium and francium
A lithium ion is different than a lithium atom because it?
The Li ion is different from the atom because it has positive charge. (Lithium is group 1 element and these lose 1 electron to form for example :Li+ , Na+ etc)
What is an example of a compound that consists of a light metal and a non metal?
Lithium iodide, LiI.
What are the example of metallic?
Lithium, Barium, Calcium, Magnesium, Francium, Gold, Silver, Mercury
What does the color of the box tell us in the periodic table?
It tells you about the element and what it means. So for example Lithium the color is pink,or blue or whatever it would mean what Lithium means.
What does the Lewis structure of H4 look like?
There is no such ion like AlH4-!? This molecule can exist only bonded with atom, for example Lithium, where Lithium is bonded for Aluminium and fourth Hydrogen atom is connected for Lithium.
What compound name is LiBr?
Lithium Bromine
Example of a chemical symbol?
H, He, and Li are the symbols for elements hydrogen, helium, and lithium, respectively.
