why is iron not the most abundant metal of the earths crust when it's the primary component of the earths core

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When the earth was forming the heavier metals were pulled closer to the core.

2007-09-08 06:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by ItsMeTrev 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Iron is heavier than silicon.

2007-09-08 07:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i would think that it has something to do with magnetism?

2007-09-08 08:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋