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Why do some metals occur in the native state?

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Metals like Au, Pt and Ag exist in free state in nature because they are less electropositive, which means, they are less reactive (lower tendency of donating electrons) and are not attacked by `O_(2)`, moisture and `CO_(2)` of the air.
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  12. CO cannot be used for the reduction of ZnO- why?

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  16. Explain why invar is used for making meter scale.

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  18. Name the anode used in electrolytic refining of Cu?

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