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Name the two elements that predominate in (a) the Earth's crust,(b) the Earth's core, (c) the human body, and (d) the air. In each case, list the more predominant element first.
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Oxygen is the most abundant element, making up 46% of the Earth's crust, while Silicon is the second most abundant, making up 27%. Show more…
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