Question

3. Why are most elements not found in the free state in nature?
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Answer 1

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elementswill try to 'loss or gain electrons' from their outer shells to satisfy the octet rule. Many elements have a great tendency to combine with each other to form compounds. Hence, these elements are, therefore, not found in the free state in nature

Answer 2

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Ans: On Oct. 2, 1963, Argonne announced the creation of xenon tetrafluoride, the first simple compound of xenon, a noble gas widely thought to be chemically inert...

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