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Lithium atom has atomic mass 6 and has 3...

Lithium atom has atomic mass 6 and has 3 protons in it nucleus. How many neutrons does it have? Write down its electronic configuration.

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To solve the question regarding the lithium atom, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Calculate the number of neutrons The number of neutrons in an atom can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Number of Neutrons} = \text{Atomic Mass} - \text{Number of Protons} \] Given: - Atomic Mass of Lithium = 6 ...
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