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| − | {{Element | name=Lithium | symbol=Li | anumber=3 | amass=6. | + | {{Element | name=Lithium | symbol=Li | anumber=3 | amass=6.941 amu | noe=3 | class=Alkali metal | cstructure=Cubic or face-centered cubic | color=Silver | date=1817 | discname=[[Johann Arfvedson]] | origname=From the Greek word lithos (stone) | uses=Batteries, ceramics, lubricants | obtained=spodumene, lepidolite, pentalite}} |
| + | Lithium is an element<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref>in the Alkali metals class of the periodic table. It is the lightest solid element--about half the density of water. | ||
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Revision as of 01:28, May 19, 2007
| Lithium | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Li |
| Atomic number | 3 |
| Classification | Alkali metal |
| Atomic mass | 6.941 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1817 |
| Name of discoverer | Johann Arfvedson |
| Name origin | From the Greek word lithos (stone) |
| Uses | Batteries, ceramics, lubricants |
| Obtained from | spodumene, lepidolite, pentalite |
Lithium is an element[1]in the Alkali metals class of the periodic table. It is the lightest solid element--about half the density of water.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000