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Oxygen, the most abundant element on earth by mass, makes up a large percentage of theatmosphere. Where else is oxygen found? Is oxygen found more commonly as an elementor in compounds?
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- Oxygen is not only a major component of the Earth's atmosphere, but it is also abundantly found in the Earth's crust, primarily in the form of oxides and silicates. - It is a significant component of water (H₂O), which covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. - Show more…
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