Why Do Metals Exist as Ores in the Earth's Crust Instead of Pure Forms?

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Metals typically exist as ores in the Earth's crust due to their reactivity with other elements, which leads them to form compounds rather than remaining in their pure metallic state. This tendency to react makes it difficult for metals to exist as pure forms in nature. For example, while most metals are reactive and thus found as ores, gold is an exception due to its low reactivity, often existing in its pure form rather than as an ore. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the chemical properties of metals to explain their natural occurrences.
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would anyone have links why metals generally exist as ores in the Earth's 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.

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I would guess their tendency to react with other elements would play a role.
 
thats actually good idea, because they could be rather reactive thus unable to say as its original state.
 
Gold is very unreactive, I don't think gold exists as an ore does it?
 

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