Question

8. Build a neutral lithium atom.

Now, what must you do to make the lithium atom's charge change to +1?
Hint: Lithium is atomic number 3.
Add 2 electrons
Remove 1 electron
Add 1 electron
Add 1 proton

Answer 1

Remove 1 electron

Step-by-step explanation:

In the atom of each element, there are three subatomic particles viz: proton, neutron and electron. The number of proton (positively charged) and electron (negatively charged) determines the charge of that element. The more the proton, the more positively charged an ion is and vice versa for electron.

According to this question, a neutral atom of lithium (Li) with atomic no. 3 is given i.e. a lithium atom with charge 0. To make the lithium atom's charge change to +1, ONE ELECTRON MUST BE REMOVED OR LOST.

Note that, the proton number (atomic number) of an element does not change, rather the electron number changes in relation to the no. of protons.