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Metals found in a combined state in the earth's crust are known as:

  1. native metal
  2. minerals
  3. metalloids
  4. semi pure

Correct answer: minerals

Solution

Metals in the earth's crust are usually found chemically combined with other elements, and such naturally occurring compounds are called minerals. Native metals are found in free form, not combined.

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