Question

If a chlorine atom were to attract an extra electron from lithium, the lithium atom would become ______________ charged.

Answer 1

@Schoolninja7 Lithium is a metal, which means it has the tendency to lose an electron, while chlorine is a non metal that has a tendency to gain an electron.

chlorine has 7 valence electron and needs 1 more electron to satisfy octet

Answer 2

also, lithium is a metal and would like to lose an electron. in so doing remember lithium has 3 electrons, when it loses one electron it has 2 electrons and 3 protons. from this what charge do you think it has now?

Answer 3

negatively

Answer 4

am i right

Answer 5

scientifically -1 is when an atom is gain but +1 is when an atom is loosed....I think that should help you but if you don't understand what have explained you are free to call my attention back

Answer 6

Oh yes...i forgot to tell you; you are close to the answer of that question but its positive