Can my mac book accept lion?

I have a MacBook, that was purchased in 2009, that is currently operating on OS 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard), I was wondering if this Macbook has the capacity to run on Lion ( OS 10.7) I am trying to get this laptop through the next two years of college, in hopes that I will get a new MacBook Pro for graduation. What is the best way to help my MacBook along for the next two or so years? thanks!

Also, you may check into the total capacity of the installed RAM memory chips; since
the computer may be able to see an upgrade in this area, which can help it run better.
Be sure to get quality spec parts from reputable Mac-centric venders who test their
product for use in Apple computers, & guaranty them. macsales.com + crucial.com.
The correct and matching parts for an upgrade need to be for your model exactly.
Due to the vintage, however, there isn't much upward mobility in RAM upgrade:
Maximum Memory 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
•MacBook: How to remove or install memory
So, that'd be a 4GB in one slot, and a 2GB in the other: for 6GB total. Not sure if any
gain beyond 6GB would be noticed or seen by the computer if two 4GB chips used.
A good amount of free unused hard disk drive capacity helps the system and apps
run better, since your Mac will rely on Virtual Memory (HDD swap file temp space)
to leverage, due to the lack of actual chip RAM.
Be sure to make and keep an adequate backup off the computer, for purposes of
restoring and duplicate files; in case the hard drive in the Mac fails; also in addition
to TimeMachine, an externally enclosed self-powered (not bus powered) hard drive
is good for creating a bootable full-system clone of entire HDD content. This may
be used should the internal drive fail, to run the computer from. Utilities to make
clones include SuperDuper, CarbonCopyCloner, and others. Bombich software's
CCC seems to have a fairly good track record.
Good luck & happy computing!
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