Lithium,with an Atomic Number of 3,has a Tendency to Lose

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Essay

Lithium,with an atomic number of 3,has a tendency to lose electrons when it chemically bonds to another atom.What type of chemical bonds does lithium usually form with other atoms? Explain how you determined your answer.

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Acid-test Ratio

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