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How is a lithium atom (Li) different from a lithium ion (Li+)

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Li+ have more elements i think

User Adeel Aslam
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A lithium ion is a lithium atom that is negatively charged, because it lost electrons in an ionic reaction.

Hope I was able to help! <3

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