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In a atomic nucleus structure of a lithium atom:

1. how many are the neutrons (neutral charge)?

2. how many are the protons (positive charge)?

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2006-11-14 21:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by ken 1 in Science & Mathematics Earth Sciences & Geology

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Lithium has four neutrons and three protons. The number of protons is determined by the Atomic Number, which is the number at the upper left of the periodic table. Using the nearest whole number of the atomic weight, which is the numerical average of the relative proportions of the isotopes, and subtracting the atomic number, the number of neutrons is determined. For lithium with an atomic weight of 6.941, or about 7, the number of neutrons is 7 - 3 = 4. P. S. I referred to my Periodic Table of the Elements, not the web for my answer. I do not normally search the web for my answers.

2006-11-15 10:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0 0

3 protons
4 neutrons

Type in "lithium" in google or wikipedia

2006-11-15 09:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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