Is lithium hard to make for a school project?

Answer 1

Depends on what you mean by "making" lithium. You can refine lithium from a lithium compound, which would be quite difficult. You would have to use a process called electrolysis. Lithium itself is highly reactive and flammable. You should not attempt something like this if you have not completed at least one college-level chemistry class or if you have not consulted a professional chemist or chemistry professor.

Actually creating lithium from other elements would require a particle accelerator. You probably would not have access to such resources unless you are doing PhD-level work.

Answer 2

Lithium isn't typically made in a school project setting because it requires specialized equipment and processes that can be dangerous if not handled properly. It's usually more feasible to study the properties and applications of lithium rather than attempting to produce it.