Metals from ores..

aek

would anyone have links why metals generally exist as ores in the earths crust, and not as pure metals? I've googled it, nothing popped up. I've checked my textbook, nothing. Why do they ask questions you can't answer.

Thanks guys for all your help

AEK

whozum

I would guess their tendency to react with other elements would play a role.

aek

thats actually good idea, because they could be rather reactive thus unable to say as its original state.

whozum

Gold is very unreactive, I dont think gold exists as an ore does it?