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Which term describes a metal found in an uncombined form?
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renewable resource
renewable resource
ore
ore
native element
native element
nonrenewable resource
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native element
A "native element" is an element found in nature in its uncombined (pure) form — e.g., native gold, native copper. An "ore" is a mineral from which a metal is economically extracted (typically combined).
A "native element" is an element found in nature in its uncombined (pure) form — e.g., native gold, native copper. An "ore" is a mineral from which a metal is economically extracted (typically combined).
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