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Which Element Is Most Abundant in the Sun?
đź’ˇ The Answer
- Hydrogen is the most abundant element, making up about 71% of the Sun's mass and 92% of its atoms.
- Helium is second, accounting for roughly 27% of the mass and 8% of the atoms.
- All other elements combined contribute less than 2% of the Sun's mass.
- This composition is a legacy of the Big Bang and subsequent stellar enrichment.
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