Yes, metals such as copper and silver are found in nature as both free elements and in combined states as sulphide or oxide ores.
Can you name some metals that are found in nature as both free elements and in combined states?
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Yes, metals such as copper and silver are found in nature as both free elements and in combined states as sulphide or oxide ores.
Several metals are found in nature as both free elements and in combined states. Notable examples include copper, gold, and silver. These metals are relatively unreactive and resistant to oxidation, allowing them to exist in their elemental form. Simultaneously, they can form compounds with other elements under specific conditions. For instance, copper can be found as native copper (free element) or in combined states like copper sulfides or oxides. Gold and silver also occur as free elements (native metals) and in various compounds, such as sulfides, tellurides, or chlorides, depending on geological conditions.