Geology quiz- The big 8 and other elements Flashcards
1
Q
What does the big 8 mean?
A
98% of all rocks & minerals are made from these 8 elements
2
Q
List the big 8
A
- Oxygen
- Aluminum
- Iron
- Silicon
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Calcium
- Potassium
3
Q
What is the symbol for Oxygen?
A
O
4
Q
What is the symbol for Aluminum?
A
Al
5
Q
What is the sybol for Iron?
A
Fe
6
Q
What is the sybol for silicon?
A
Si
7
Q
What is the sybol for Magnesium?
A
Mg
8
Q
What is the sybol for sodium?
A
Na
9
Q
What is the sybol for calcium?
A
Ca
10
Q
What is the smybol for Potassium?
A
K
11
Q
Other elements that are not part of teh big 8
Hydorgen
A
H
12
Q
Sulfur
A
S
13
Q
Gold
A
Au
14
Q
Copper
A
Cu
15
Q
Led
A
Pb
