Why do most metals exist in nature as minerals rather than as pure metallic elements?

Asyringe contains 56.05 ml of gas at 315.1 k. what volume will that gas occupy if the temperature is increased to 380.5 k? a) 12.41 b) 46.42 c) 67.68 d) 81.74

Compare the valence electron configuration of the nobles gas elements seen here. what statement is correct?

Which process does not require the presence of a physical substance in order to transfer heat? air in the atmosphere is heated by the ground. this warm air then rises, and cooler air falls. this is an example of what type of process? how is conduction different from radiation?