Multiple choice

The order of carbon in the abundance of earth's crust is:

  1. 15

  2. 17

  3. 18

  4. 14

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Carbon is the 17th most abundant element in Earth's crust, comprising approximately 0.02% by mass. This makes it relatively rare compared to major elements like oxygen, silicon, aluminum, and iron, but more abundant than many trace elements.