Atomic Number 3 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 3 as atomic number?

The answer is Lithium and there is so much cool stuff about Lithium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Lithium Overview

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)].

Uses

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

Atomic Mass

6,941

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Greek: lithos (stone).

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

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