Question

Which is minor element?
a. N
b. K
c. Mo
d. P

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Answer 1

Answer:

P

Explanation:

Mo is a symbol for Molybdenum and is in group 6 of the periodic table.

N stands for newton the SI unit for force.

K stands for Potassium and is in group 1 thus a major element.

P stands for phosporus and is in group 15

Major elements are elements that constitute more than 1 percent of the coal by weight: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.

Common minor elements  are sodium, magnesium, aluminium, silicon, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, titanium, manganese, and iron.