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Mamont248 [21]
3 years ago
9

SPONCH is a word that can help us remember elements that are a.not needed in living things B.most prevalent in living things C.f

ound in inorganic molecules D. Ionically bonded
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Leto [7]3 years ago
3 0
The correct answer is B. Most prevalent in living things. It is also helpful to know that SPONCH stands for S - Sulfur, P - Phosphorous, O - Oxygen, N - Nitrogen, C - Carbon, and H - Hydrogen; these are key elements that compose living things.
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