As the process of crystallization continues (from molten liquid to solid crystal) the composition of the molten liquid becomes
A) depleted in the minerals that have already crystallized.
B) enriched in the minerals that have already crystallized.
C) depleted in the minerals that have yet to crystallize.
D) enriched in the minerals that have yet to crystallize.
E) both A and D
F) both B and C
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B)carbonization.
C)the
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A)crystallization.
B)magma
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A)low melting point.
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A)low percentage of silicon.
B)high
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