Question

How do elements occur in nature?

In what forms do the elements occur in nature?

Answer 1

1. Elements occur in nature in two forms, free state (native state) and combined state.
2. Free state means the element is found in its pure form, like gold and oxygen.
3. Combined state means the element is in compounds, like sodium in salt.
4. Some elements occur in both states, like copper and iron.
5. Reactive elements mostly occur in combined state; less reactive elements mostly occur in free state.