What’s the Most Abundant Element in the Earth’s Crust?

Let’s test your knowledge—do you know which element tops the list in Earth’s crust composition?

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Pretty sure it’s oxygen — roughly 46% by mass — so it “tops the list” for the crust. Are you counting by mass or atom fraction? Either way, silicon comes next; source: Oxygen - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table.

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