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Identify which of the following statements about elements and their abundance is false? O a. Most elements occur in nature as free elements, not in compounds. b. More than 99% of the Earth's mass is made up of only 10 of the naturally occurring elements. c. Gold is very uncommon. d. Each element has its own unique symbol. e. Oxygen and silicon are very common.

Identify which of the following statements about elements and their abundance is false? O a. Most elements occur in nature as free elements, not in compounds. b. More than 99% of the Earth's mass is made up of only 10 of the naturally occurring elements. c. Gold is very uncommon. d. Each element has its own unique symbol. e. Oxygen and silicon are very common.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Identify which of the following statements about elements and their abundance is false? a. Most elements occur in nature as free elements, not in compounds. b. More than 99% of the Earth's mass is made up of only 10 of the naturally occurring elements. c. Gold is very uncommon. d. Each element has its own unique symbol. e. Oxygen and silicon are very common.
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