Goldschmidt’s Classification

Question 1

Lithophile

Answer 1

‘Rock loving’ elements that combine readily with oxygen. Found in the crust

Question 2

Siderophile

Answer 2

‘Iron loving’ elements that combine readily with iron. Found in the core

Question 3

Chalcophile

Answer 3

‘Ore loving’ elements that combine readily with sulfur. Found in the mantle

Question 4

Atmophile

Answer 4

‘Gas loving’ elements found as liquids or gas in the atmosphere