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LITHIUM Cole H

The element Lithium is a small atom that has 3 neutrons, 4 protons and 3 electrons. Its chemical symbol is Li and it looks like a small rock that has fuzz all around it. I t also has lots of texture. It is gray and black and was discovered by Johann Arfvedson. It is used for batteries, ceramics and lubricants. If placed in water, lithium would float becasue it has a density of 0.53 g/cm3.



Figure 1: Play doh model of lithium atom media type="file" key="Lithium Atom Drawing.wmv" width="330" height="330" Figure 2: Lithium in natural state Figure 3: Lithium Battery