Atomic Profile

Lithium (Li)

Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Lithium element.

3Li6.94

Melting Point180.54 °C

Boiling Point1342 °C

Density0.534 g/cm³

Electronegativity0.98

Group / PeriodGroup 1, Period 2

Electronic Config[He] 2s¹

Bohr Shells2, 1

Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Lithium.

Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 1e⁻

Discovery Details

Discovered by Johan August Arfwedson in the year 1817.

Natural Occurrence

Extracted from pegmatite minerals and underground brine reservoirs (primarily in the Lithium Triangle of South America).

Common Uses & Applications

Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Lithium interacting with other elements:

LiCl (Lithium Chloride)Li₂CO₃ (Lithium Carbonate)LiOH (Lithium Hydroxide)

How many valence electrons does Lithium have?

Watch educational lectures detailing the chemical extraction and molecular spectrums of Lithium.

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