2007-02-14 11:27:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Lithium is a chemical (metallic) element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3. Lithium is one of only four elements theorised to have been created in the first three minutes of the universe through a process called Big Bang nucleosynthesis. It is in group 1 of the periodic table, among the alkali metals and is the lightest solid element.
Lithium in its pure form does not occur naturally on Earth. It is a soft, silver white metal. Lithium reacts with oxygen from the air to form black lithium oxide (Li2O). It therefore has to be stored under the cover of oil to stop this oxidation reaction from occurring. It tarnishes and oxidizes very rapidly in air and water. Lithium metal is used primarily in heat-transfer applications, batteries (mainly cell phone and camera batteries), household appliances such as toasters and microwaves, and in high performance alloys such as those used for aircraft construction. Lithium compounds are used pharmacologically as a class of mood stabilizing drugs, a neurological effect of the lithium ion Li+.
2007-02-14 11:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean lithium? It is a medication basically a sedative or a downer (whatever you choose to call it). It is pretty addictive and is prescribed for patients with bipolar disorder and adhd.
2007-02-14 11:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by confused brunette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lithium is the third element and takes its name from the Greek word LITHOS(ÎÎÎÎΣ) which means ROCK in Greek
2007-02-15 07:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by qwine2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the third element of the periodic table...
2007-02-15 00:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by wcaexqdz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean lithium?
2007-02-14 12:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by Mike J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an alkali metal
2007-02-14 11:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by EdGaR r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's spelled lithium
2007-02-14 11:35:58 · answer #7 · answered by primmoammore 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋