Atomic Mass Li (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical properties, even Lithium. But how do we know how much does a Li atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Li, we can open any periodic table and search for Lithium.

In the case of Lithium the answer is 6,941. However there is a lot of funny facts about Lithium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Lithium Overview

Li Atomic Mass

6,941

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Li (Lithium)

Name Origin

Greek: lithos (stone).

Description

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

Atomic Number

3

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Johann Arfwedson

Year: 1817

Location: Sweden

Uses

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

Sources

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

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

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