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Is lithium metal dangerous?


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  • Lithium is a chemical element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3.
  • Lithium may spontaneously ignite on contact with air when finely dispersed.
  • When Lithium is heated it gives toxic fumes.
  • If Lithium is inhaled, it causes health issues like shortness of breathing, pain, weakness, headache, vomiting, etc.

Hence, Lithium is a dangerous metal.


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