Which of the following metals is found in free state?

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Which of the following metals is found in free state?

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RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)

Sodium

Gold

Potassium

Calcium

The correct answer is

Gold

Understanding Metal Reactivity and Free State

Metals can be found either in the free state (as elements) or in the combined state (as compounds like oxides, carbonates, etc.). This depends on their reactivity.

Identifying Metals in Free State

Highly reactive metals readily lose electrons and combine with other elements. They are almost always found in combined forms in nature.

Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), and Calcium (Ca) are highly reactive metals. They react easily with air, water, or other substances and are therefore found in combined states (like salts or oxides).
Gold (Au) is a very unreactive or noble metal. Its low reactivity means it does not easily combine with other elements.

Because Gold is unreactive, it can exist in its pure, elemental form in nature, meaning it is found in the free state.

Therefore, Gold is the metal among the options that is found in the free state.

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