What Are the Charges on the Ions in Li₂O

question 49

Multiple Choice

What are the charges on the ions in Li₂O?

• A) Li has a -1 charge, and O has a +1 charge.
• B) Li has a +1 charge, and O has a -1 charge.
• C) Li has a -1 charge, and O has a +2 charge.
• D) Li has a +1 charge, and O has a -2 charge.
• E) Neither lithium nor oxygen is charged.

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