Lithium is a soft, light alkali metal whose electrochemical properties underpin rechargeable battery technology.
Atomic number
3
Category
Alkali metal
Period
2
Group
1
State
Solid
Fun facts about Lithium
It is stored away from air and moisture because it reacts readily.
Lithium ions can move reversibly between battery electrodes.
Some lithium salts are established medicines for bipolar disorder.
Common uses of Lithium
Rechargeable batteries
Heat-resistant glass and ceramics
Some psychiatric medicines
Where Lithium sits in the periodic table
Lithium is classified as a alkali metal in period 2 and group 1 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Li with atomic number 3 and the listed atomic mass 6.94. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.