Information valid for Li-7 unless otherwise noted
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Lithium

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Basic Information


Symbol: Li
Atomic Number: 3
Mass: 6.941
Melting Point: 180.54
Boiling Point: 1347
Number of Protons/Electrons: 3
Number of Neutrons: 4
Classification: Alkali Metal
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density: 0.53
Color: silvery


Atomic Structure

[Bohr Model of Lithium]  
Number of Energy Levels: 2

    First Energy Level: 2
    Second Energy Level: 1

Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
Li-6Stable
Li-7Stable

Facts


Date of Discovery: 1817
Discoverer: Johann Arfvedson
Name Origin: From the Greek word lithos (stone)
Uses: batteries, ceramics, lubricants
Obtained From: passing electric charge through melted lithium chloride, spodumene

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