Question

Silver and Gold can be found in Pure state in nature but not iron,why?

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron is more reactive than gold . It can form compounds more easily and is hence placed above hydrogen in the reactivity series.It is mostly found in the form of iron oxide after reacting with oxygen and water . So , Gold is found in free state but iron is not.

Answer 2

Gold and silver are compounds which mean that they are already in purest forms and cannot be further purified. While iron is not a compound and hence is not in a pure state .

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