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Lead is an element and is natural, but is not often found in its pure state. It is usually found in an ore that has a lead compound and a mixture of other compounds of other metals. It is then refined to produce more pure lead metal.
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Is meitnerium radioactive?
Meitnerium is a synthetic radioactive element. It is not found in nature.
Why are most atoms in period 7 synthetic and radioactive?
They are synthetic because they were made, not found in nature. Most of them are radioactive because they are so unstable.
What is the difference between synthetic and natural?
The difference between natural and synthetic things are that synthetic things are not real. The definition for synthetic is: artificial; not genuine. Natural things are things that can be found in nature and is real.
What is the difference between manufactured fibers and synthetic fibers?
Tthere is no difference between manufactured and synthetic fibers. Manufactured literally means hand (manu as in manual) made (factured as in factory), and synthetic means artificial; not found in nature. Synthetic fibers are made.
Where is beryllium found in nature?
Beryllium is an alkaline earth metal and is not found alone in nature. It is typically found in combination with with other elements in minerals such as beryl and chrysoberyl. For more information, please see the Related Link below.
Is chlorine synthetic not found in nature or found in nature?
Not found!
Is carbon synthetic or can it be found in nature?
Carbon can certainly be found in nature, but some of its radioactive isotopes are synthetic.
Explain why some fibers are called synthetic?
Synthetic fibers are not natural. They are purely man made and can not be found in nature. Many synthetic materials are made by a process of synthesis. Fibers which aren't synthetic can be found in nature.
What is the difference of synthetic and natural products?
Synthetic products are man made. Natural products can be found in nature.
What are elements called when they are found in nature?
Elements found in nature are referred to natural elements, as opposed to synthetic, which are man made.
Is rutherfordium radioactive?
Rutherfordium is not found in nature. It is a radioactive synthetic element.
Is meitnerium radioactive?
Meitnerium is a synthetic radioactive element. It is not found in nature.
What are elements that can not be found on earth and can be created called?
Synthetic elements are not found in nature but are created in laboratories.
Are synthetic gems consider as minerals?
No, synthetic gems are not minerals. Part of the definition of a mineral is that it is found in nature, not created by man.
Is Einsteinium found in nature or man-made?
It is synthetic; also known as "man-made".
Is polyester a natural fiber or synthetic fiber?
Polyester is synthetic, or man-made. It isn't derived from a plant or anything found else in nature.
Why are most atoms in period 7 synthetic and radioactive?
They are synthetic because they were made, not found in nature. Most of them are radioactive because they are so unstable.
