3

Li
Lithium
6.941

Atomic number
atomic mass
# of protons
# of neutrons
# of electrons

1 answer

Here's the information for Lithium (Li) based on the data you've provided:

  • Atomic Number: 3 (This is the number of protons)

  • Atomic Mass: 6.941 (This is the average mass of an atom of Lithium measured in atomic mass units)

  • Number of Protons: 3 (The atomic number indicates the number of protons)

  • Number of Electrons: 3 (In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons)

  • Number of Neutrons: To calculate the number of neutrons, you can use the formula:

    \[ \text{Number of Neutrons} = \text{Atomic Mass (rounded)} - \text{Number of Protons} \]

    For Lithium, rounding the atomic mass (6.941) gives approximately 7:

    \[ \text{Number of Neutrons} = 7 - 3 = 4 \]

So, summarizing:

  • Atomic Number: 3
  • Atomic Mass: 6.941
  • Number of Protons: 3
  • Number of Neutrons: 4
  • Number of Electrons: 3