In the Oceans,sulfur Exists Primarily as ________,And in Rocks and Sediments

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the oceans,sulfur exists primarily as ________,and in rocks and sediments sulfur occurs mostly as ________ and ________.

• A) hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) / gypsum (CaSO₄) / elemental sulfur (Sᵒ)
• B) hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) / sulfate (SO₄²⁻) / elemental sulfur (Sᵒ)
• C) sulfate (SO₄²⁻) / gypsum (CaSO₄) / pyrite (FeS₂)
• D) sulfate (SO₄²⁻) / sulfide (H₂S) / elemental sulfur (Sᵒ)

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Definitions:

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