The Two Most Abundant Elements That Make Up the Salinity

question 38

Multiple Choice

The two most abundant elements that make up the salinity of seawater are

• A)sodium and potassium.
• B)chlorine and sulfur.
• C)calcium and sulfur.
• D)chlorine and sodium.

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