What are the properties of lithium gas?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the properties of lithium gas, particularly in the context of its behavior when heated and transformed from a solid to a gas. Participants explore whether lithium retains its properties in gaseous form and how this relates to its use in batteries, specifically regarding energy transfer through lithium in different states.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether lithium retains its properties when it becomes a gas, drawing a comparison to water's molecular consistency across states.
  • Another participant notes that as a gas, lithium loses certain properties such as malleability, density, and conductivity.
  • A participant expresses confusion about energy transfer in batteries, particularly regarding the behavior of lithium when vaporized and whether it can still facilitate energy movement if made dense enough.
  • Some participants suggest that the original poster may have misconceptions about the physics and chemistry involved, indicating a need for foundational knowledge in these subjects.
  • There is a suggestion that without a basic understanding of physical and chemical principles, the discussion may lead to frustration for both the original poster and the respondents.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that lithium's properties change when it becomes a gas, but there is no consensus on the implications of these changes for energy transfer in batteries. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the feasibility of energy movement through gaseous lithium.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the original poster's lack of foundational knowledge in physics and chemistry, which may affect their understanding of the discussion. There are also unresolved questions about the specific properties of lithium gas and how they relate to its function in batteries.

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I know this may be a dumb question but I don't know it. What I want to know is when lithium is heat and becomes a gas/vapor, does it still have the properties of lithium. Also I know that when water is changed between a liquid, gas, and solid, it always stays as H2O on the molecular level, can lithium or other material do the same?
 
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ARC123 said:
does it still have the properties of lithium.

Which properties? It is a gas now, so it doesn't have malleability, also its density and conductivity (and zillions other things) have changed.
 
Borek said:
Which properties? It is a gas now, so it doesn't have malleability, also its density and conductivity (and zillions other things) have changed.

Sorry my bad I keep forgetting to add all the important information. I was originally looking into how batteries work. I was doing some research on the anodes and cathodes and how they work. I found that lithium is a anode, then I had and ideas. Now since I don't fully understand how the anodes and cathodes move energy I don't know if this is possible. My idea was if you heated lithium to the point it becomes a vapor/gas and make it dense enough, will energy still be able to pass through it the same way it does it in a battery. So when I said property, I was trying to say can it still have energy move through it if it is dense enough.
 
I am afraid your post is riddled with misconceptions to the point where it is impossible to address.

Not even sure what you mean by "moving energy".

I feel like you may need a primer in physics and chemistry, otherwise you will be wasting time chasing some erroneous ideas.
 
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Borek said:
I am afraid your post is riddled with misconceptions to the point where it is impossible to address.

Not even sure what you mean by "moving energy".

I feel like you may need a primer in physics and chemistry, otherwise you will be wasting time chasing some erroneous ideas.
Thanks for helping. The only reason I asked this on here was because I am not taking physics yet and I have questions that I want answered.
 
No problem - but if so I would suggest getting some basic physics and chemistry books and trying to learn from them, we will be happy to help. You need some basic understanding of the nature physical and chemical of things and some basic understanding of the language used to talk about them. Otherwise we will end frustrated on both sides - we, as we wouldn't be able to help, you, as you wouldn't be able to understand.
 

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