Lithium is the third element on the periodic table. It is the lightest alkali metal and is soft, white,lustrous, and very reactive. While most of you do not know much about Lithium, it is everywhere. Lithium has come to be an essential part of our daily lives. Even without it being widely distributed, Lithium has many other important attributes.

    Lithium, expressed on the periodic table as Li, is one of the most reactive elements on the periodic table. It belongs to a group of elements called the alkali metals, Lithium being the lightest. Lithium has three protons and four neutrons in its nucleus. It also has three electrons in its natural state.  It has an average atomic mass of 6.941. Lithium's natural state is solid at 298 K. The element's melting point is 453.69 K (180.54°C / 356.97°F). Lithium's boiling point is 1615 K (1342°C / 2448°F) with a...