In which of the Earth's layers would you expect the densest elements to exist because metallic elements sank due to differentiation when the Earth was forming its layers?
A) Continental Crust
B) Oceanic Crust
C) Mantle
D) Outer Core
E) Inner Core

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The metallic elements sank towards the center of the Earth during its formation, leading to the formation of the core. The inner core is solid and composed of primarily iron and nickel, making it the layer where the densest elements exist.

In Which of the Earth's Layers Would You Expect the Densest