Lithium
group 1
Lithium
Lithium is an element with symbol Li and atomic number 3. Its name originates from the Greeks. It is a metal, but it is soft. Like all alkali metals, lithium is highly reactive and flammable.
Mass of Lithium
Out of the many metals, lithium has the smallest mass, meaning it is the lightest.
Uses of Lithium
Some batteries are composed of lithium.
The Charge of Lithium
Lithium has a positive charge, and it can interact with negatively charges molecules.
Group 1 Flame Tests
The Elements: Lithium
Lithium - A more violent reaction
About Lithium
- atomic number: 3
- mass number: 6.94
- symbol: Li
- Belongs to Group I (Alkali Metals) and Period 2
- Electronic Configuration: [He]2s^1
- Melting Point: 453.65 K
- Boiling Point: 1603 K
- Density: 0.534 g/cm
- Mohs Hardness: 0.6
- Discovery: Johan August Arfwedson (1817)
- Crystal Structure: body-centered cubic