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Lithium - The Lightest Metal Trivia Quiz

Commonly associated with rechargeable batteries, lithium is a soft and highly reactive metal. What else do you know about this chemical element with an atomic number of 3? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Matthew_07

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5 mins

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401,364

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The atomic number of lithium is three, implying that there are three protons in the atom's nucleus. A neutral, uncharged lithium atom would have the equal amount of electrons in its orbitals. How are the electrons distributed in the two orbitals? Hint

Two electrons in the 1s orbital and two electrons in the 2s orbital

One electron in the 1s orbital and two electrons in the 2s orbital

One electron in the 1s orbital and one electron in the 2s orbital

Two electrons in the 1s orbital and one electron in the 2s orbital

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Question 2 of 10

2. Etymologically speaking, the name of the lithium element is derived from the Greek word "lithos". What does "lithos" mean? Hint

Coconut

Steel

Diamond

Stone

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Question 3 of 10

3. As with other alkali metals, lithium is highly reactive and extremely flammable. How is the metal stored? Hint

In distilled water

In mineral oil

In ethanol

In mercury

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lithium is the lightest metal. At room temperature, how is the density of lithium compared to those of osmium and distilled water? Hint

It is less dense than osmium but denser than distilled water

It is denser than both osmium and distilled water

It is less dense than both osmium and distilled water

It is less dense than distilled water but denser than osmium

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Question 5 of 10

5. The discovery of lithium is credited to a Swedish chemist, who detected the presence of the metal in 1817 while analyzing a sample of petalite. Who is he? Hint

Johan August Arfwedson

Johan van Hulst

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Strauss II

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Question 6 of 10

6. Together with hydrogen and helium, lithium is one of the three primordial elements that were produced during the Big Bang nucleosynthesis process. What unique property does the hydrogen-helium-lithium trio have? Hint

They are the three elements with the highest atomic number

They are the three least reactive elements

They are the three most reactive elements

They are the three elements with the lowest atomic number

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lithium is one of the main components used in the production of batteries. What is the main difference between a lithium battery and a lithium-ion battery? Hint

A lithium battery is non-rechargeable, whereas a lithium-ion battery is rechargeable

A lithium battery operates through redox reactions, whereas a lithium-ion battery does not operate through redox reactions

A lithium battery is rechargeable, whereas a lithium-ion battery is non-rechargeable

A lithium battery does not operate through redox reactions, whereas a lithium-ion battery operates through redox reactions

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lithium carbonate is a white carbonate salt that is prescribed to treat which medical condition that affects both Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mariah Carey? Hint

Asperger syndrome

Bipolar disorder

Cocaine intoxication

Down syndrome

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the world's earliest nuclear fusion reactions was achieved by bombarding lithium with high-energy neutrons. In addition to the stable helium element, which radioactive isotope of hydrogen is produced from the reaction? Hint

Unobtanium

Elerium

Vibranium

Tritium

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1948, the controversial chemical compound of lithium citrate was removed from which popular lemon-lime flavored soft drink, originally named "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda"? Hint

Hawaiian Punch

A&W Root Beer

7 Up

Mountain Dew

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Two electrons in the 1s orbital and one electron in the 2s orbital

The most common isotope of lithium is lithium-7. A neutral lithium-7 atom comprises four neutrons, three protons, and three electrons.

The electron configuration of a neutral lithium atom is written as 1s^2 2s^1. In layman's terms, there are two electrons in the 1s orbital, and one electron in the 2s orbital.

2. Etymologically speaking, the name of the lithium element is derived from the Greek word "lithos". What does "lithos" mean?

Answer: Stone

In geology, the lithosphere of the planet Earth refers to the crust and the upper mantle. The printing method of lithography was invented by German playwright Alois Senefelder (1771-1834) in 1796.

3. As with other alkali metals, lithium is highly reactive and extremely flammable. How is the metal stored?

Answer: In mineral oil

Lithium is stored in mineral oils, such as paraffin wax.

It is extremely dangerous to mix lithium with water. Just a tiny amount of the metal would react intensely with water to produce lithium hydroxide and explosive hydrogen gas.

4. Lithium is the lightest metal. At room temperature, how is the density of lithium compared to those of osmium and distilled water?

Answer: It is less dense than both osmium and distilled water

The density of lithium at room temperature is approximately 0.534 g/cm3. The density of distilled water at room temperature, on the other hand, is approximately 0.998 g/cm3. At 22.6 g/cm3, osmium is the densest non-synthetic element.

5. The discovery of lithium is credited to a Swedish chemist, who detected the presence of the metal in 1817 while analyzing a sample of petalite. Who is he?

Answer: Johan August Arfwedson

Johan August Arfwedson (1792-1841) discovered lithium in 1917 when analyzing a sample of petalite in J�ns Jacob Berzelius's private laboratory. In addition to lithium, the composition of the petalite crystal includes aluminium, silicon, and oxygen, as reflected in its chemical formula, LiAlSi4O10.

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German composer, noted for his compositions during the Baroque period. Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) was an Austrian composer, whose famous works include "The Blue Danube" (1866) and "Tales from the Vienna Woods" (1868). Johan van Hulst (1911-2018) was a Dutch politician who served as a Senator of the Netherlands from 1956 to 1981.

Answer: They are the three elements with the lowest atomic number

The atomic or proton numbers of hydrogen, helium, and lithium, are 1, 2, and 3, respectively. In the field of physical cosmology, the Big Bang nucleosynthesis process took place immediately after the Big Bang. The process produced various isotopes of hydrogen, helium, and lithium. A heavier isotope, beryllium-7 was also produced, but it decayed into helium and lithium rapidly.

7. Lithium is one of the main components used in the production of batteries. What is the main difference between a lithium battery and a lithium-ion battery?

Answer: A lithium battery is non-rechargeable, whereas a lithium-ion battery is rechargeable

In general, lithium batteries are non-rechargeable (primary batteries). The lithium metal serves as the anode, whereas another material (for example, manganese dioxide and iron disulfide) serves as the cathode.

On the other hand, lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable (secondary batteries). The first lithium-ion battery prototype was built by Japanese chemist Akira Yoshino in 1985.

Both lithium and lithium-ion batteries operate through redox (reduction-oxidation) chemical reactions.

8. Lithium carbonate is a white carbonate salt that is prescribed to treat which medical condition that affects both Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mariah Carey?

Answer: Bipolar disorder

The chemical formula of the inorganic compound lithium carbonate is given by Li2CO3. The carbonate salt is used widely in the treatment of bipolar disorder as a mood stabilizer.

Belgian martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1998. American singer Mariah Carey was diagnosed with the same mental disorder in 2018.

Answer: Tritium

Lithium has been studied extensively in the fields of nuclear fusion and fission as early as 1930's.

Tritium, or hydrogen-3, is a highly unstable radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Unobtanium is a fictional element featured in the movie "Avatar" (2009). Vibranium is a fictional metal featured in "Marvel Comics". Elerium is a fictional element featured in the video game "UFO: Enemy Unknown" (1994).

10. In 1948, the controversial chemical compound of lithium citrate was removed from which popular lemon-lime flavored soft drink, originally named "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda"?

Answer: 7 Up

The 7 Up drink was invented by Charles Leiper Grigg (1868-1940) in 1929. Interesting, the drink, sold under the name of "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda", was launched two weeks prior to the Wall Street Crash of 1929 incident.

Lithium citrate has been used as mood stabilizers. The controversial chemical compound was eventually removed from the drink in 1948.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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