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Lithium (Li) — Element 3

A concise reference for Lithium, element 3.

Element overview

Lithium (Li) is element 3 with a listed atomic mass of 6.94 u. It is in group 1 and period 2. Its category is alkali metal.

Atomic properties

Electron configuration: [He] 2s1. Electronegativity: 0.98. Common oxidation states: +1.

Physical properties

Density: 0.534; melting point: 453.65; boiling point: 1603. Values depend on conditions, phase and source.

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