Question

Which metals would occur in the native state?

Answer 1

Part one: Introduction to the native state

• The metal in its pure metallic form is its native state.
• Inert metals exist in the native state.

Part two: Native state metals

• The best examples of metals in native states are Copper $\left(Cu\right)$, Silver $\left(Ag\right)$, Gold $\left(Au\right)$ and Platinum$\left(Pt\right)$.
• These metals are inert in nature and they do not combine with Hydrogen$\left(H_2\right)$ or Oxygen $\left(O_2\right)$ .