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ISBN: 9780135197394

Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)

Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)

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Chapter 22, Problem 19TIS

What elements make up 98% of the Earth by weight?

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