Which of the Following Statements Concerning Elemental Abundances in Earth's

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning elemental abundances in Earth's crust is correct?

• A) One element accounts for over one-half of all atoms present.
• B) Silicon and aluminum are the two most abundant elements in terms of atom percent.
• C) Elemental abundances in Earth's crust closely parallel elemental abundances in the universe as a whole.
• D) More than one correct response.
• E) No correct response.

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