explaining.science on Instagram: "When lithium burns, its atoms react quickly with oxygen in the air, forming lithium oxide and releasing a lot of heat. 🔥⚗️ Lithium is an alkali metal with just one valence electron, which makes it extremely reactive. That’s why it ignites so easily and produces a bright crimson-red flame. 🔴✨ During the reaction, lithium atoms lose electrons while oxygen atoms gain them. The energy released in this process appears as heat and that signature red glow, created wh

Surface � on Instagram: "Electrically Charged Rocks? The Hidden Power of Lithium in Geology As geologists often look at rocks for what they tell them about Earth’s history — but some minerals do more than talk. Some… generate power. One of the most fascinating examples? Lithium-bearing minerals like lepidolite and spodumene, known for their piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties. When certain rocks containing lithium-rich minerals are subjected to mechanical pressure, friction, or temperature

DW Environment on Instagram: "Lithium-ion batteries can be a bit... explodey. Here’s some other elements we can use to make safer batteries. #LithiumBatteries #Lithium #BatteryRecycling #EWaste #DWEnvironment"