A lithium atom has 3 protons and 3 electrons. It can lose one of its electrons, making it an ion. It now has more positive protons than electrons so it has an overall positive charge. Overall charge is +1
Impurities of brine solution
- calcium chloride
- calcium sulphate
- magnesium chloride
- sodium sulphate
Characteristics of halides of beryllium
- covalent bond
- does not conduct electricity
- In organic solvents, it is soluble.