What is free and combined state of a metal?

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The elements or metals which are freely available, which does not react or not in the form of the compound is known as the free state. Here the atom is all alone and neutral.

The elements or metals which are not freely available, found with some other element as they are more reactive metals is known as the combined state. Here the atoms are usually not neutral and generally forms ions.

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