Of the 89 Naturally Occurring Elements, How Many Are Needed

question 26

Multiple Choice

Of the 89 naturally occurring elements, how many are needed to account for 99.7 percent of the mass of Earth's crust?

• A) 42
• B) 21
• C) 12
• D) 10

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