Write down the most abundant elements found in the earth's crust. (Remember to learn the elemental symbol for each common element)
Relationship questions:
1. Identify the cations and anions
2. Which two elements are by far the most common elements on the earth's surface?
3. Considering the entire earth (all of earth including the earth's interior), which element by far dominates?
4. Given the cations and anions in your list, what chemical compounds would you predict?