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Not all metals are found underground- a few can be found at the surface. However, metals are usually not fund in a pure form, but are mixed with impurities in the form of ore, which was distributed vertically and horizontally as that rock strata was formed.

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What is the difference between alkali metals and alkaline earth metals?

Alkali metals are found in Group 1 of the periodic table and are highly reactive, while alkaline earth metals are found in Group 2 and are less reactive than alkali metals.


What does the staircase inside the periodic table separate?

The staircase inside the periodic table separates metals from nonmetals. Metals are found to the left of the staircase, while nonmetals are found to the right. Metalliods, which have properties of both metals and nonmetals, are found along the staircase.


Are metals found on the left or right-hand side of the periodic table?

Metals are typically found on the left-hand side of the periodic table. This includes elements such as lithium, sodium, and iron. Nonmetals are generally found on the right-hand side.


Are all metals found in ores?

"No, gold, silver, and platinum are some of the metals which are not ores". Yes, these metals do occur as nuggets of native element, and are dredged, or panned from stream, and river sediments, but there are many sulfides, and oxides of these, and other metals as well. These oxides, and sulfides are the Ore Minerals sought after by prospectors, and mined from in sittu Hard Rock Deposits.


Metals can be found in which Groups within the periodic table?

Metals can be found in Groups 1, 2, and 13-15 of the periodic table. These groups include elements such as alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and transition metals, all of which exhibit metallic properties like conductivity, malleability, and luster.

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