Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

by Zumdahl, Steven S.; Zumdahl, Susan A.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1305079248

ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 2 - Additional Exercises - Page 99g: 135

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The "lithium" prescribed as a mood-stabilizing drug is not in the elemental form. Instead, it is more likely to be prescribed in the form of lithium carbonate or lithium citrate. These forms of lithium are used in medications to treat bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.

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