Question

You are an archaeologist who has discovered an ancient, dried (mummified) human. You conduct an elemental analysis of it. Which element would you most likely find to be the most abundant by weight in the mummy?

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon

Explanation:

Prior to death, the human body is mostly composed of water. After death and during the process of mummifaication, almost all of the body fluid is lost leaving behind the other elements especially carbon in larger quantities.