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No, lithium is very reactive metal and you would expect it find it as one of the ions ion present in minerals.

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Is lithium a man made element or a natural occuring element?

It is natural. It appears in soil, the ground, and in rocks and crystals such as petalite ore.


Is lithium natural or synthetic?

Lithium is a natural element that is found in nature, typically in rocks and mineral deposits. It is extracted from these sources and processed to create lithium compounds for various applications, such as in rechargeable batteries.


What is the mass number for lithium?

Lithium is element #3. That, of course, is the atomic number - the number of protons. The atomic mass will of course depend on the specific isotope. The most common isotope is Lithium-7, that is, atomic mass = 7. Lithium-6 also occurs in nature as a stable isotope.


Name two metals that are found uncombined in the earth?

Copper (Cu), silver (Ag), gold (Au) ....Osmium (Os) is also found in nature as an uncombined element sometimes. Rhodium (Rh) can occur as a rare deposit in uncombined form, for example in Montana, USA.Platinum (Pt) nuggets also occur naturally in the uncombined state.Tellurium (Te) is sometimes found in its native (elemental) form.Chromium (Cr), lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) have also been found in uncombined form, but this is extremely rare. For more information see Related links below this box.


What does uncombined mean concerning gold?

Uncombined gold refers to gold that is in its pure form without being combined with any other elements or minerals. It is typically found in nature as nuggets, veins, or dust. Uncombined gold is highly valued for its purity and rarity.

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Would you expect to find Calcium uncombined in nature?

yes because it id a natural element and you would get it and make milk out of it


Is lithium a pure element of nature?

no.


Is hydrogen ever found uncombined in nature?

is hydrogen uncombined in nature


Is the element platinum found free or is it chemically combined in nature?

Platinum usually exists uncombined in nature or alloyed with iridium.


Can sodium be found uncombined in nature?

Sodium is very reactive and this is the cause for which there doesn't exist uncombined in nature.


What do mineralogists call an element that occurs naturally in its pure form uncombined with other elements?

Mineralogists call an element that occurs naturally in its pure form uncombined with other elements a native element. These elements are typically found in nature in their pure metallic form, such as gold, silver, and copper.


When is lithium found as a pure element in nature?

Pure lithium is naturally produced by the process of fusion in our stars, including our sun.


Is lithium a man made element or a natural occuring element?

It is natural. It appears in soil, the ground, and in rocks and crystals such as petalite ore.


Are earth metals ever found uncombined in nature?

They are very reactive.They cannot be found uncombined.


Is Radium found uncombined in nature?

Yes, radium is found in nature as a trace element in uranium ores. It is typically found in combination with other elements in these ores, and it is not typically found in its pure, uncombined form in nature.


What is a colorless gas of low mass that is rarely found uncombined?

Helium is a colorless, odorless gas that is the second lightest element in the periodic table. It is rarely found uncombined in nature due to its low mass and tendency to escape Earth's atmosphere.


Explain the relationship between the reactivity of an element and the likelihood of its existing as an uncombined element?

Elements with higher reactivity are less likely to exist in an uncombined form because they readily form compounds with other elements due to their tendency to gain or lose electrons. In contrast, less reactive elements are more stable and are often found in their uncombined form in nature.