[A First Review of Basic Chemistry]

16. What electronic charge will be found on one ion of Li?

A) -1

B) +1 ------ Li has 3 protons (total charge of +3) and only 2 electrons (total charge of -2), so the net charge is +3-2 = +1.

C) Neutral (no electronic charge)

D) +2

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