The form in which a metal is most likely to be found in nature is a function of its position in periodic table Sulfides Uncombined Chlorides Other compot 17 see caption A 5A Oxides Mg 3 6 91011 Ca Sc Ti v Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga CdIn Hf Ta Fig 18 19 which compound of a metal is most prevalent in nature is related to the metals position in the periodic tableThe form in which a metal is most likely to be found in nature is a function of its position in periodic table. Fig 18.19 which compound of a metal is most prevalent in nature is related to the metals position in the periodic table