Electron Configuration: 1s2 2s1
Name |
|
Symbol |
Li |
Atomic Number |
3 |
Atomic Mass |
6.94 |
Number of Protons |
3 |
Number of Electrons |
4 |
Number of Neutrons |
3 |
Melting Point |
180.5C |
Boiling Point |
1330C |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Alkali Metals |
Period |
2 |
Group |
1 |
Origin of Name |
Greek word "lithos" meaning stone |
Date and Place of Discovery |
Stockholm, Sweden in 1817 |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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