Periodic Table of Videos- Lithium

1. Lithium is the lightest of all metals. It is a very shiny metal when you cut it fresh. What some people don't know is that lithium is also used as a medicine for people with depression.

2.  Lithium is a very reactive metal. When you add water to lithium it will begin to fizz up and then can ignite on fire.

3.  Lithium is usually stored underneath oil so that it doesn't react with water or the air.  Also Lithium is very soft and can easily be cut.