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Identify the element that is most prolif...

Identify the element that is most prolific in the crust of the earth.

A

Iron

B

Silicon

C

Oxygen

D

Hydrogen

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C
Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth.s crust, making up 467, 100 ppm (parts per million) of the Earth.s crust, or 46.6%. It exists as a major compound of the silicate minerals where it combines with other elements. It also exists aas a compound in carbonates and phosphates. Silicon is the second most common element pre-sent in the crust with an abundance of 276,900 ppm (27.7%).
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