Which is the lightest known metal?
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Lithium
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zinc
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tungston
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copper
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Correct answer
Explanation
Lithium is the lightest metal with an atomic mass of approximately 6.94 u. It is an alkali metal in Group 1 of the periodic table and has the lowest density of all metals at 0.534 g/cm³. The other options are heavier metals.