Question

sodium occurs in the combined state where as gold in its native state. why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Aluminium occurs in combined state in nature whereas, gold occurs in free state because aluminum is more reactive and gold is least reactive, as aluminum is place above in reactivity series it is more reactive and hence reacts to form compounds but gold is least reactive hence it does not form compound.

Answer 2

Answer:

Aluminium occurs in combined state in nature whereas, gold occurs in free state because aluminum is more reactive and gold is least reactive, as aluminum is place above in reactivity series it is more reactive and hence reacts to form compounds but gold is least reactive hence it does not form compound.