MgO melts at a much higher temperature (2852 degrees Celsius) than NaF because Mg2+ is more positively charged than Na+ & O2- ion is smaller than the F-ion. report this answer. Updated on Monday, February 06 2012 at 05:03PM EST.
Lithium is used for long-term treatment of bipolar disorder. Do not stop taking lithium even when you feel better. Only your healthcare provider can determine the length of lithium treatment that is right for you. Missing doses of lithium may increase your risk for a relapse in your mood symptoms.
Lithium is a medication used in the treatment for certain psychiatric disorders. However, lithium prevents thyroid hormone release and can cause hypothyroidism. The hypothyroidism is usually mild (subclinical). This typically happens within the first two years of starting lithium. Risk factors include female gender, elderly patients, and the presence of underlying autoimmune thyroiditis.