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Which of the following is found as a single atom in nature

helium
hydrogen
table salt
gold
or oxygen"

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Final answer:

Helium is the only element found as a single atom in nature.

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the given options, the only element that is found as a single atom in nature is helium. Helium is a noble gas and it exists as individual atoms because its outermost energy level is completely filled with electrons. This makes it stable and unable to form bonds with other atoms.

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