what do u mean by "free state" or "combined state" ???

the elements or metals which are freely available, which does not react or not in the form of compound is known as free state. Here the atom is all alone and neutral

and the elements or metals which are not freely available, found with some other element as they are more reactive metals is known as combined state. Here the atoms are usually not neutral and generally forms ions. 

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