Which of the following is not a true statement about an element?
A) A total of 88 elements naturally occur in the Earth's crust
B) Oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium are the elements that make up more than 98% of the Earth's crust
C) A negatively charged ion is classified as an anion while a positively charged ion is classified as a cation
D) All of the above are true statements about elements

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All the statements provided are accurate regarding elements. Statement A correctly notes the number of naturally occurring elements in the Earth's crust. Statement B accurately lists the elements that constitute over 98% of the Earth's crust. Statement C correctly defines anions and cations based on their charge.

Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement About