Abundance of the elements on the Earth.

By Luis Angel Pérez Gonzalez.

Introduction

In the nucleosynthesis, new nuclei arise that were giving rise to new elements based on the four
nucleosynthesis mentioned in the last assignment. With the advancement of science they were
studied so that today we know them based on their chemical and physical properties.

However, there is information about its abundance on planet earth and how is the composition of
the earth based on these elements. In addition, this information will help us understand where we
live and cause us new questions about certain phenomena we see in daily life.

Developing

Areas of the earth and its elements.

The Earth is divided by zones where certain elements that with the transition of nucleosynthesis
were formed from simple nuclei to heavier or complex ones. With the time, they have continued to
be discovered along with certain chemical processes or in a synthetic way.

In the first zone, the core of the nucleus is the deepest and the hottest part of the planet and a metal
composition mainly of iron and nickel. The core of the nucleus represents a 15% of the total volume
of the planet. The first layer is divided into two sub-zone; inner core and outer core.

The inner core has a thickness of 1200 km of solid iron and represents a 1% of the total volume. It
has a temperature between 5000 and 7000 ° C. The outer core has a thickness of 2300km and it is
texture is liquid .It has a composition of nickel and iron, in addition to some sulfur and oxygen. It is
temperature is between 4000 and 5000 ° C. It is responsible for the magnetic field. The second zone
is the zone of dense and hot rocks of the main composition of magnesium silicates, its main function
is thermal and refractory insulation and also moves the planet's tectonic plates.

Finally the cortex, that is the outermost zone of the planet with a composition mainly based on
rocks, where the least heavy elements such as silicon, aluminum, calcium, potassium, sodium and
oxygen are found. In the end, there are two types of rocks SIAL and SIMA.

Conclusion

Nowadays theories of nucleosynthesis are proven, but there is finally another type of
nucleosynthesis that we should call artificial nucleosynthesis. Whereas we can learn about this topic
with the time and support it with investigations about the composition of the Earth

Many questions remain unanswered and at least they are managing to develop nucleosynthesis
models that are consistent with what we can observe today. After all, it is with these elements so
formed that we chemists do our homework and living beings build their structures and evolve.

Bibliography.

- Housecroft E. Catherine & Sharpe G Alan. (2007). Química Inorgánica. México: Pearson.