Question

Q4. Consider the following statements about Lithium:

1. It powers electric vehicles (EVs).

2. Lithium is used primarily in batteries, glass and ceramics, with other uses including rocket fuel and lasers.

Which of the statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

Lithium

• Lithium is part of the alkali metal group.
• It is highly reactive and flammable.
• Due to its high reactivity, it hardly occurs in the Free State in nature and is always found in the form of compounds.
• Under standard conditions, it is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element.
• It power’s electric vehicles (EVs).
• Lithium is used primarily in batteries, glass and ceramics, with other uses including rocket fuel and lasers.
• Lithium salts have proven to be useful as a mood-stabilizing drug in the treatment of bipolar disorder in humans.