Essential Questions
1. How do the properties of lithium contribute to its industrial applications?
2. In what ways is lithium produced on a large scale?
3. Where can lithium be naturally found?
4. What are the primary sources of lithium production globally?
5. How is lithium metal used in various industries?
6. What role does lithium play in organic synthesis processes?
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the properties of lithium
2. Identify the countries that are major suppliers of lithium 3. Explain the role of lithium in metallurgy
4. Understand the relationship between lithium and other elements 5. Explain the process of lithium production
6. Understand the commercial uses of lithium
7. Identify the uses of lithium-ion batteries in modern technology 8. Explain the role of lithium in organic synthesis
9. Understand the extraction process of lithium from brine deposits 10. Identify the minerals and ores where lithium is found
Questions
1. What is the concentration of lithium in seawater in parts per million (ppm)?
A. 10 ppm B. 1 ppm C. 0.1 ppm D. 0.01 ppm
○ Correct answer: C. 0.1 ppm
2. Which country has half of the world's lithium deposits but is not a major producer of lithium?
A. Bolivia B. Chile C. Portugal D. Australia
○ Correct answer: A. Bolivia
3. In which industry is lithium used as a scavenger in the refining process of metals like iron, nickel, and copper?
A. Automotive B. Aerospace C. Construction D. Metallurgy
○ Correct answer: D. Metallurgy
4. Which of the following elements can be scavenged by lithium in the refining process of metals?
A. Oxygen B. Helium C. Argon D. Neon
○ Correct answer: A. Oxygen
5. How is lithium metal produced from lithium chloride?
A. By precipitation B. By heating in a furnace C. By electrolysis
D. By chemical reaction
○ Correct answer: C. By electrolysis
6. What is the major commercial form of lithium produced from ores or brines?
A. Lithium hydroxide B. Lithium sulfate C. Lithium nitrate D. Lithium carbonate
○ Correct answer: D. Lithium carbonate
7. Which of the following is a common application of lithium-ion batteries?
A. Electric vehicles B. Agricultural machinery C. Medical devices D. Cooking appliances
○ Correct answer: A. Electric vehicles
8. What is the principal commercial use of n-butyllithium, a key reagent produced on a large scale?
A. As a food additive B. As a cleaning agent
C. As a fuel additive
D. As a polymerization initiator
○ Correct answer: D. As a polymerization initiator
9. What is the primary method used to extract lithium from brine deposits?
A. Evaporation ponds B. Underground mining C. Hydraulic fracturing D. Acid leaching
○ Correct answer: A. Evaporation ponds 10. Where is lithium found in pegmatite ores?
A. Bauxite B. Magnetite C. Hematite D. Spodumene
○ Correct answer: D. Spodumene
