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ericka1

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In a cooling magma, which minerals are the last to crystallize?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The silicates are the largest mineral group because silicon and oxygen are
 
  A) the hardest elements on Earth's surface.
  B) the two most abundant elements in Earth's crust.
  C) found in the common mineral quartz.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Minerals with low melting point and high silica content are the last to crystallize.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B





 

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