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{{Element | name=Lithium | symbol=Li | anumber=3 | amass=6.941 amu | state=[[Solid]] | 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}} | {{Element | name=Lithium | symbol=Li | anumber=3 | amass=6.941 amu | state=[[Solid]] | 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]] in the [[alkali metal]]s class of the [[periodic table]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> It is the lightest [[solid]] element -- about half the [[density]] of [[water]]. Like the other alkali metals, lithium reacts violently with water; it is usually stored in oil. | + | '''Lithium''' is an [[element]] in the [[alkali metal]]s class of the [[periodic table]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> It is the lightest [[solid]] element -- about half the [[density]] of [[water]]. Like the other alkali metals, lithium reacts violently with water; it is usually stored in oil. Lithium tablets are frequently used in the treatment of [[bipolar disorder]] and some other mental health conditions. |
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| Lithium | |
|---|---|
| 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 in the alkali metals class of the periodic table.[1] It is the lightest solid element -- about half the density of water. Like the other alkali metals, lithium reacts violently with water; it is usually stored in oil. Lithium tablets are frequently used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and some other mental health conditions.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000