3+-+Montgomery+-+Li

=**LITHIUM**=

Lithium is a soft silvery white metal with the symbol LI and the atomic number 3. It belongs to the alkali metal group which are a group of chemical elements. Lithium, under standard conditions, is the lightest and less dense solid element. Since Lithium belongs to the alkali group it is highly reactive and flammable. For this reason it has to be stored in mineral oil. When lithium is cut open it exhibits a metallic luster, But if it is touched by most air it will corrode the surface making it turn into a greyish color, then to a black tarnish. Since lithium does not naturally occur in nature because of its high reactivity it is only found in compounds.

Lithium and its compounds have multiple industrial advantages. Lithium can be used to make heat resistant glass and ceramics. It can also be used to make high strength alloys which are used in building airplanes.