Lithium

Mar 3, 2022
1 min read

Lithium is commonly used in rechargeable batteries.

Lithium is the 3rd element on the periodic table and the 1st alkali metal. Lithium is silvery white in color and highly reactive, especially with water. In nature, lithium is found in rocks and minerals. It has no known natural biological role though is commonly prescribed to balance the mood. Lithium is commonly used in the creation of rechargeable batteries.

Etymology

Greek lithos - stone

Atomic Number: 3

Symbol: Li

Composition

3 proton

4 neutron

3 electrons

Properties

Alkali metal

Soft

Silvery white in color

Highly reactive with water

Flammable

Heat conductor

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