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Most elements are sufficiently reactive so it can not exist in elemental form.

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Element never found in its free state?

Fluorine is an element that is never found in its free state in nature due to its high reactivity, forming compounds with other elements very quickly.


What groups of elements is most likely to contain elements that will be found free in nature?

The noble gases.


Which of the flowing metals occurs in a free state?

Gold is the metal that occurs in a free state in nature. It is usually found in its pure form, uncombined with other elements, making it easily recognizable and highly valued.


Why are most element not found in free state in nature?

most elements have partly filled orbitals (or shells) and they try to gain, lose or share electrons so as to satisfy octet rule. Hence they are reactive and not generally found in free state


Why halogens are not found in free state?

Halogens are highly reactive elements that readily form compounds with other elements. Their high reactivity prevents them from existing in a free state in nature. Instead, halogens like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine are commonly found in nature as part of compounds such as salts or minerals.


What group of elements is most likely to contain elements that will be found free in nature?

The noble gases.


Which of the elements exists as free metal in nature?

Examples of elements that exist as free metal in nature include gold, silver, and copper. These elements are often found in their metallic form in the Earth's crust and are relatively unreactive.


Which metals occurs in a free state?

Only a few metals are found in the free state, generally metals react to form for example oxides, sulfides which then may further react. Some found free are gold silver copper and platinum. All of these are relatively unreactive


Did halogens frequently occur in nature as free elements?

Yes, the halogens did occur in nature as free elements.


What 3 metals are found in nature in free state?

iron,silver,and gold


Why do metals at the top of the activity series never found in the nature as free elements?

because they are too reactive to exist on their own, they bond with other elements in nature to satisfy their need for electrons


What is phosphorus not found on free state in nature but is contained mostly in?

Phosphorus is not found in its free state in nature but is mostly contained in phosphate minerals, which are the main sources of phosphorus used for fertilizers. Additionally, phosphorus can also be found in biological organisms like plants and animals.