Lithium (Li)

Atomic Number: 3

Relative Atomic Mass: 6.4912

Electronegativity: 0.98


Atomic Radius (Picometers): 145


Appearance: Silvery-White

Occurrence: Natural


Melting Point (Kelvin): 453.69

Boiling Point (Kelvin): 1615

Stable Isotopes: 6, 7


Discoverer: Johann Arfvedson in 1817

Properties: Very Reactive with Water, Soft, Low Viscosity, High Specific Heat Capacity

First Use: Medicine (19th Century)

Modern Uses: Rechargeable Batteries, Nuclear

Picture Courtesy of Tomihahndorf


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