Lithium is an alkali metal in group IA of the periodic table with atomic number 3, an atomic weight of 6.939, and a density of 0.53 Mg/m 3. Its melting point is 180.5 C, and it boils at 1330 C. The ...

After the first level has two electrons, the next electron goes into the second level. 2nd Period: Lithium to neon—Electrons go into the second level. After the second level has 8 electrons, the next ...