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Why is lithium called lithium?
The Latin in turn derives from the Greek word for small stone. Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_Latin_word_'lithium'_mean#ixzz1d4c4h4ql
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Why are there 2 lithium atoms in lithium sulphate?
There are 2 lithium atoms in lithium sulfate because of a balance of charges. The sulfate anion has a "2-" charge (SO4 2-), and the lithium cation has a "1+" charge (Li 1+). Leaving the compound as...
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What is better in a phone lithium or lithium ion?
Presumably you're talking about the battery. Lithium batteries are "primary batteries"; that is, they're not rechargeable. Lithium ion batteries are rechargeable, and are therefore a much better...
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Is lithium the medication the same as the element lithium?
Yes, and no. Medical lithium does contain actual lithium, but not in its elemental form. It is given in the form of lithium carbonate an alkaline salt somewhat similar to washing soda (sodium...
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What can lithium do?
Lithium is a group 1 element, this causes it do be very reactive with substances such as water to the point where it has to be stored in oil. Lithium has many domestic uses such as it is used in...