How many electrons does lithium have?

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The question is asking for the number of electrons in a lithium (Li) atom. Since lithium has an atomic number of 3, it has 3 electrons when it is neutral, as the number of electrons equals the number of protons in a neutral atom.

Answer

3 electrons

The final answer is 3 electrons

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The final answer is 3 electrons

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Lithium has an atomic number of 3, which means it has 3 protons and, when neutral, 3 electrons.

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Remember to look at the atomic number of an element to determine the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

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