Question

The metal always found in the free state is ____________.
1. Au
2. Ag
3. Cu
4. Na

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Au

The correct answer is Au.

• Most of the metals are very reactive and unstable.
• Gold (Au) is often found in a free state.

• It is an element of noble quality, due to which its compounds are usually temporary.
• It is distributed in very small amounts in igneous rocks but over time its quantity has increased in quartz veins.
• Gold is a metal and element.
• Pure gold is a bright yellow colour and used for making coins, jewellery, and is a collection of money since ancient times.
• Chemically, it is an element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79.
• It is an inert metal.