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Which one of the following is the most predominant element in a majority of igneous rocks ?

  • A.Al
  • B.Fe
  • C.O
  • D.Si

Answer: C

Oxygen is the most abundant element in the earth's crust, and in igneous rocks it is combined in the silicates, so it is the predominant element, by number of atoms and by volume. Silicon and aluminium are next in abundance by weight, and iron comes after them. The answer is O.

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