Question

Name an element which exists in the free state in nature.
Nomean element whose atoms occur in pairs​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Examples of elements which can occur as free elements include the oxygen molecule (O2) and carbon. All atoms of free elements have an oxidation number of 0. They hardly ever bond with other atoms. Other examples of free elements include the noble metals gold and platinum.
• Hydrogen and oxygen are 2 element whose atoms occur in pair in nature.

Answer 2

Answer:

Noble gases(He,Ne,Ar etc) exist in the free state in nature.

O2, N2 etc occur in pairs.