Question

Is lithium metal dangerous?

Answer 1

• Lithium is a chemical element with the symbol $\left(\mathrm{Li}\right)$ 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.