2007-03-08 13:03:30 · 9 answers · asked by kaykay 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
solid
2007-03-08 13:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to get a little more specific on your use of the word "form". If you are talking about what form (solid, liquid, or gas) then the answer is "solid"
If you are talking about "form" meaning most abundant metal compounds in geology then the answer would be that most metals are found in "metal oxides" This is why most metal ores must be smelted (heated to drive off the oxygen to reduce them to pure metal)
Iron oxide
Aluminum oxide
Lithium oxide
Thalium oxide
Sodium hydroxide/oxide
Calcium oxide
Cadnium oxide
Lead oxide
Mercury oxide
Tin oxide
Titanium oxide
etc.
I think if this is a geology class... this may be what your instructor is really looking for.
2007-03-08 21:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its pure, then it's metal. Most raw metal is found in the form of an oxide. Iron oxide, aluminum oxide, etc.... Only after refining do you get the elemental form
2007-03-08 21:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by thewizardofodd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The greatest concentration of metal is at the earths core, thus most metal on earth would be molten. Good trick question!
2007-03-08 21:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by RUDOLPH M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solids.
2007-03-08 21:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by Brittney B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All metals are solids at room temperature except for mercury which is a liquid. Gallium will melt at temperatures above room temperature - it will melt in your hand.
2007-03-08 21:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Solid.
2007-03-08 21:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by TJTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly in solids but also in liquids, pure, alloy, metalloids and earth metals!
2007-03-08 21:08:55 · answer #8 · answered by Trapped in a Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
solid
2007-03-08 21:09:06 · answer #9 · answered by christian m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋