Question

Why are Lithium salts mostly hydrated?

Answer 1

Lithium:

1. Lithium is a chemical element and is represented by the symbol $\mathrm{Li}$.
2. It has an atomic number of 3.

Hydrated:

1. Lithium is known to have the smallest size of all alkali metals.
2. This characteristic explains why the ${\mathrm{Li}}^{+}$ ion can polarise water molecules very easily than other alkali metals.
3. As a result, water molecules are known to form crystallization water when they come into contact with Lithium salts.

Hence, Lithium salts are mostly hydrated.