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Lithium
Lithium is the third element in the periodic table, and is part of Group 1 in the periodic table, the alkali metals. One of its uses is as a rechargeable battery for phones, cars, etc.
Who discovered it: Johan August Arfvedson
When was it discovered: 1817
Symbol:Li
Group:1
Row:2
Number of Protons(+):3
Number of Neutrons:4
Number of Electrons(-):3
Atomic Mass: 6.941 u ± 0.002 u
Electron Configuration: [He] 2s
Origin of Name:'Lithos' meaning Stone in Greek
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