The atomic number of lithium is 3. Its mass number is 7

The atomic number of lithium is 3. Its mass number is 7.

  • How many protons and neutrons are present in a lithium atom?
  • Draw the diagram of a lithium atom.

Answer:

  • Number of neutrons = Mass number - atomic number
    Number of neutrons = 7-3=4
    Number of protons = atomic number
    Number of protons = 3
  • Structure of a lithium atom
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