Li

Lithium

Element 3 · Alkali metal · Period 2, Group 1

Solid · Discovered 1817

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number3
Atomic Mass7u
Electron Configuration[He]2s1
Electronegativity0.98Pauling
Atomic Radius182pm
Ionization Energy5.392eV
Electron Affinity0.618eV
Oxidation States+1

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point453.65K
Boiling Point1615K
Density0.534g/cm³
Group BlockAlkali metal
Year Discovered1817