Wikijunior:The Elements/Lithium

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Contents 1 What does it look, feel, taste, or smell like? 2 How was it discovered? 3 Where did its name come from? 4 Where is it found? 5 What are its uses? 6 Is it dangerous?

[edit] What does it look, feel, taste, or smell like?

Lithium is a corrosive silvery metal. It is the lightest metal.

[edit] How was it discovered?

Lithium was discovered in Sweden in 1817 by Johan August Arfwedson.

[edit] Where did its name come from?

Lithium comes from the Greek Name (Lithos) which means "Stone"

[edit] Where is it found?

It is found in mineral springs and is found in most igneous rocks.

[edit] What are its uses?

Lithium is used to transfer heat from one object to the next. The things that Lithium is used in are glasses, organic compounds, and ceramics. Because it is such a good conductor of electricity, it is used in batteries as well. Without Lithium we would not have batteries.

[edit] Is it dangerous?

Lithium is not dangerous but it is highly reactive.

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