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Gold is relatively non-reactive, a characteristic property of gold.
Gold is found in natural state. It is gold and does not need to be refined or processed. All that may be needed is to extract it from a containing rock or just picked up off the ground. Gold does not tarnish or deteriorate

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Q: Why is gold often found in a pure form in nature?
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What mineral is obtained from gold?

Gold is obtained from gold. Because gold has very low reactivity, it doesn't combine with other elements very well, so it is often found in a nearly pure form in nature.


What three metals can be found in their native form of nature?

Copper, silver, and gold.


Which country invented gold nuggets?

Gold is sometimes found in the form of nuggets in nature, and as such wasn't invented by a person.


Why is gold often found in pure form in nature?

Gold is relatively non-reactive, a characteristic property of gold.Gold is found in natural state. It is gold and does not need to be refined or processed. All that may be needed is to extract it from a containing rock or just picked up off the ground. Gold does not tarnish or deteriorate


Gold is usually found in a pure form in nature because it is not?

Reacting with other chemicals naturally


Is gold metallic element are not solid?

Gold (Au) is a metallic element and is solid at room temperature and is found in its elemental form in nature.


Why are gold silver and copper considered native elements?

Gold, silver, and copper are considered native elements because they occur in nature in their pure form. They are not chemically combined with any other elements and can be found in Earth's crust as metallic mineral deposits. This is in contrast to other elements, which are often found in nature in the form of compounds or minerals.


Is gold nugget a mixed substance?

As found in nature, it will be a mixture of gold and other substances. Pure (24 karat) gold is not found in nature.


Where is gold found and in what form?

Gold is found in rivers and in the form of small gold nuggets.


Where is gold found in nature?

every where


Why gold found as pure elements in rocks?

Gold does not readily react with other elements, so it is often found in 'pure' form, also the rocks surrounding the gold prevent it from oxidation.


Is gold a pure subtance?

Yes. Gold is an element which exists in nature, as pure, solid gold. Because it is quite inert and unreactive, gold does not easily give up electrons (i.e. is not easily oxidised) and hence it does not readily form compounds in nature, rather it exists in its elemental form. For example, zinc is a more reactive metal than gold and more readily gives up electrons to form ions, and hence it is often found in nature as a ZnO (solid) or ZnS (zinc sulfide - solid) compound. As an ion, gold is readily reduced (i.e. gains electrons) to form solid, elemental gold.