Lithium

Element Name: Lithium


 * Element Symbol**: Li


 * Atomic Mass**: 7[[image:Lithium_Kiara_F..png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 3


 * Protons**: 3


 * Electrons**: 3


 * Discovery**: It was discoverd by Johann August Arfvedson in 1817.


 * How It was named**: From the Greek word for stone, Lithos.


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 180.5°C


 * Boiling Point**: 1342°C


 * Characteristics**:
 * Silvery white/grey
 * No smell
 * It is not radioactive but, it can exploded if you use it as fuel for launch pads.


 * Uses of Element**: It was used in air conditioners and industrial drying systems.


 * Interesting Facts**: It was used as fuel for a torpedo launch.

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