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Give reason why gold and silver are often found in their native states.
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Metals that are unreactive can be found in their native state. They can resist naturally occurring chemical reactions like oxidation and reduction. Gold and silver are present at the bottom of the reactivity series and do not react with other substances. Hence, gold and silver are often found in their native form.
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