Oceanic crust is denser than the continential crust because it contains more of which three elements?

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Oceanic crust is denser than the continential crust because it contains more of which three elements?

2007-12-11 08:52:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Definitely iron. There are no other elements in Bowen's Reaction Series minerals that contribute to a denser oceanic crust. Trace elements such as cobalt or manganese probably are the other two elements, although I can't say that with certainty.

2007-12-11 11:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

first of all, there's 4 elements but i think its gas.

2007-12-11 08:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

because of the salt in the water and the minerals

2007-12-11 09:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋