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3. Why are most elements not found in the free state in nature?
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Answer. Most elements are not found in 'free-state in nature' because most elements are reactive in nature. This means most elements will try to 'loss or gain electrons' from their outer shells to satisfy the octet rule.

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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.