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3Li

Element 3

Lithium

Alkali metals

Lithium (from Greek:λίθος lithos, "stone") is a chemical element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3.

Key data

Atomic number
3
Atomic mass
6.940 u
Group / Period
1 / 2
Block
s-block
Phase at STP
Solid
Density
0.534 g/cm³
Melting point
180.5 °C
Boiling point
1329.8 °C
Electron configuration
[He] 2s1

Common uses

  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Mood-stabilizing medicine
  • Aerospace alloys

Discovery

Year: 1817

Discovered by: Johan August Arfwedson

Frequently asked questions

What is the atomic number of Lithium?

Lithium has atomic number 3. Its symbol is Li and its atomic mass is 6.94 u.

What category of element is Lithium?

Lithium is classified as alkali metals. It sits in group 1, period 2 of the periodic table.

What is Lithium used for?

Common uses of Lithium include: Rechargeable batteries, Mood-stabilizing medicine, Aerospace alloys.

When was Lithium discovered?

Lithium was discovered in 1817 by Johan August Arfwedson.

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