5. A lithium atom contains 3 protons, 4 neutrons and 3 electrons. What would be formed if one proton is added to this atom? O A. a lithium ion O B. a different isotope of lithium O C. a beryllium ion O D. a neutral atom of beryllium

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5. A lithium atom contains 3 protons, 4 neutrons and 3 electrons. What would be formed if one proton is added to this atom?
O A. a lithium ion
O B. a different isotope of lithium
O C. a beryllium ion
O D. a neutral atom of beryllium
Transcribed Image Text:5. A lithium atom contains 3 protons, 4 neutrons and 3 electrons. What would be formed if one proton is added to this atom? O A. a lithium ion O B. a different isotope of lithium O C. a beryllium ion O D. a neutral atom of beryllium
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