2022: ☢️ Electron Configuration of Lithium (Li) [Complete, Abbreviated, Uses ...

Electrons have a specific form of distribution (or configuration) in every atom, even Lithium. Some are hard to memorise (or predict), so what is the electron configuration of an atom of Li?

In the case of Lithium the abbreviated electron configuration is  [He] 2s1. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Lithium that most people don't know.

Lithium Overview

Lithium Complete Electron Configuration

1s2 2s1

Abbreviated Electron Configuration

[He] 2s1

Sources

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

Atomic Symbol

Li

Uses

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

Atomic Number

3

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

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

Atomic Mass

6,941

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Greek: lithos (stone).

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Johann Arfwedson
Year: 1817
Location: Sweden

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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