Lithium airlines

The many uses of Lithium

Batteries

Heat resistant glass and ceramics

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To make sure you know all the facts!

Info

• Number- 3
• Symbol- Li
• Standard atomic Weight- 6.94
• Element Category- Alkali metal
• Natural Phase- Solid

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• Melting point- 180.5 C
• Boiling point- 1330 C
• Number of stable isotopes- 2

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PHYSICAL characteristics

• Lithium looks has a silver color when cut open
• Soon after exposure to air it will tarnish to a silvery gray
• And if exposed to air long enough it will turn black
• It is the lightest of all metals
• Is incredibly soft and can be cut very easily

two chemical reactions

• 4Li(s) + O2(g) → 2Li2O(s)
• 2Li(s) + 2H2O → 2LiOH(aq) + H2(g)

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