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Potassium (K) occurs as a constituent of the earth's crust in the proportion of_________?

Correct answer: B. 2.3 %

  • A. 23 %
  • B. 2.3 %
  • C. 17 %
  • D. 1.7 %

Explanation

Potassium constitutes about 2.3% of the Earth’s crust by weight. The other percentage choices are much too high for potassium’s crustal abundance.

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