Question

Name the following

A metal that occurs in the native state.

Answer 1

1. The ores that contain metal in the elemental form, not in any combined state are called native ores.
2. They are associated with some amount of impurities, clay, etc.
3. An example of a metal that is present in its native state is gold ($\mathbf{Au}$) since it is associated with some amount of impurities only that can be easily purified.

Gold is the metal that occurs in the native state.