Answer to Question #217714 in General Chemistry for Blue

Question

1.     List 5 reasons Why is it important in geochemistry to understand the atomic properties and geochemical behaviours of elements?                                                                                        

Answer 1

Geochemistry plays an essential role in our understanding of processes that produce economic concentrations of minerals whether by hydrothermal, magmatic, metamorphic, hydraulic (both surficial and subterranean) or weathering agents, or a combination of these. Geochemistry also contributes importantly to exploration.