Chapter 9, Problem 108A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The information on bipolar disorder has to be explained. Lithium carbonate used to treat bipolar disorder is to be explained.

Concept Introduction : A mental disease called bipolar disorder has two extremely severe states: manic and depressive. Extreme mood swings, including highs and lows in feeling, are brought on by it.

Answer to Problem 108A

Lithium carbonate is used to treat bipolar disorder by communicating with a brain cell to balance the emotions and mood swing

Explanation of Solution

Lithium carbonate contains lithium cation $\left({\text{Li}}^{+}\right)$ and polyatomic carbonate anions $\left({\text{CO}}_3^{2-}\right)$ .

The formula of lithium carbonate is ${\text{Li}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}$ .

The compound is neutral in nature.

Bipolar disorder patients exhibit impulsive behavior or exceptional risk-taking.

Lithium may aid in the treatment of bipolar depression and helps lessen the severity and frequency of mania, the raised, euphoric end of the mood spectrum.

Lithium may help feel less suicidal if previously been at risk. Additionally, lithium aids in preventing future manic and depressive episodes.

Lithium carbonate enhances brain cell communication to help balance mood and emotions.