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How many neutrons are in lithuim-8

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5 neutrons

Step-by-step explanation:

There five isotopes of lithium. The most stable and abundant is lithium-7.

Its percentage is 92.5%. It has four neutrons. All lithium isotopes have same atomic number but different atomic mass because of different number of neutrons.

Lithium-8 have five neutrons.

Lithium-9 have six neutrons.

Lithium-11 have eight neutrons.

Lithium-4 has one neutron.

Lithium is alkali metal.

It is present in 1st group.

Its atomic number is 3.

Its atomic mass is 7 amu.

Lithium salts are used in psychiatric medicine.

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