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2006-10-10 11:44:24 · 5 answers · asked by um yea hi 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Because they are highly reactive and unstable,and easily combine with other elements to form compounds/minerals etc.
2006-10-10 11:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most elements are found combined in nature. Gold (in the soil), nitrogen, oxygen, neon, argon, helium and xenon in the atmosphere are exceptions. Most elements are highly reactive, so they do.
2006-10-10 18:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by rocketman9070 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since they are group one and two elements, they are both very reactive. Since they are reactive, they will form compounds with just about anything around them. So, if they are found in nature, they are usually found in compounds
2006-10-10 18:47:14 · answer #3 · answered by Greg G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are chemically active, so they form compounds that are more stable, i.e. salts.
2006-10-10 18:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by mityaj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they are highly reactive.
2006-10-10 18:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by Glenn N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋