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How can there be 2000 minerals when there are only 88 naturally occurring elements?
The reason why there are more minerals than the number of elements is because minerals are not made up of a single element only. They are made of more than one elements and in some case a combination of elements .
What makes up78 percent of the earths atmosphere?
Nitrogen, which is an element. It has atomic number 7 on the Periodic Table of Elements.
Minerals like all matter are composed of elements?
That's correct. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic compounds with a specific chemical composition, typically made up of combinations of elements bonded together in a crystalline structure. It is this unique composition of elements that gives minerals their distinct physical and chemical properties.
What elements make up boron?
Boron is a chemical element with the symbol B and atomic number 5. It is a metalloid that exists in nature as boron atoms bonded to other elements, such as oxygen, forming minerals like borax and kernite. Boron is commonly used in a variety of industries, including agriculture, ceramics, and electronics.
What are the remaines of living thing that have been preserved in the earths crust?
Fossils, although technically they are not preserved in the earths crust; the minerals in the bones and pore spaces have been replaced by other harder minerals which take much longer to weather.There are a number of different fossilization processes. See this link :How are Fossils Formed?
What is the most abundant element in Earths continental crust by weight is?
oxygen is the most abundent element present i n the earth crust by weight.Because it makes covelent bond with silicon to form silicates ,which react with other minoer elements of the earth to foem a huge number of silicate minerals.
The atoms of the elements in Group 2 have the same?
The atoms of elements in Group 2 have the same number of valence electrons, which is 2. This gives them similar chemical properties, such as forming 2+ cations in reactions.
What are most minerals made of?
Most minerals are made of various combinations of elements, with common elements including oxygen, silicon, aluminum, and iron. These elements combine in specific structures to form minerals with unique properties.
Is a rock an element?
It is usually a compound- several elements
What is thew atomic number for granite?
Granite is a type of rock made up of various minerals, so it does not have an atomic number. Atomic numbers are assigned to individual elements on the periodic table based on the number of protons in their nucleus.
What elements are in apples?
There are a number of different minerals that are found in a single apple. These include potassium, iron, sodium, zinc, and copper.
How does the movement of earths plates cause earthquakes?
The plates rub together causing the rocks to move and it causes the ground to shake forming an earthquake. The more the plates move, the bigger the earthquake number.
