Atomic Mass 7 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 6,941 as atomic mass?

The answer is Lithium. There is so much cool stuff about Lithium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Lithium Overview

Atomic Mass

6,941

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Atomic Number

3

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Description

Soft silvery-white metal. Lightest of metals. Accounts for only 0.0007% of the earth's crust.

Atomic Symbol

Li (Lithium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Johann Arfwedson

Year: 1817

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Obtained by passing electric charge through melted lithium chloride and from the silicate mineral called spodumene [LiAl(Si2O6)].

Name Origin

Greek: lithos (stone).

Uses

Used in batteries. Also for certain kinds of glass and ceramics. Some is used in lubricants.

Want to learn more details and data about Lithium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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