the group 18 elements are known as the noble gases. the term 'noble' is used because (as a rule) group 18 elements do not react chemically with other elements.
Lithium. It is salt (not to be confused with table salt). One use is to bind it with potassium to make lithium carbonate for people who need a mood stabilizer, i.e. bipolar disorder patients.
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