Answer to Question #177021 in General Chemistry for Tiffany Sotomi

Question

When a lithium-ion battery is being CHARGED (i.e. not in use or "discharged"), the flow of electrons and Li+ ions is

Answer 1

When the battery is charging, the lithium ions flow from the cathode to the anode, and the electrons move from the anode to the cathode. As long as lithium ions are making the trek from one electrode to another, there is a constant flow of electrons. This provides the energy to keep your device running.