Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most abundant element in the earth's crust?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Sulphur

  3. Potassium

  4. Magnesium

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Explanation

Oxygen is the most abundant element in Earth's crust, comprising approximately 46-47% by mass. It is found in silicate minerals, oxides, water, and atmospheric oxygen. Silicon is the second most abundant (~28%), followed by aluminium (~8%), then iron (~5%). Sulphur, Potassium, and Magnesium are present in much smaller quantities.