Q. The most abundant element in the universe is thought to be

A) Carbon
B) Oxygen
C) Hydrogen
D) Nitrogen
Explanation

(c)
Hydrogen forms about 75% of the mass (total amount) of the universe. It has been estimated that more than 90% of all atoms in the universe are H-atoms. While most of the remaining atoms are of He.
The order of abundance of given elements in the universe is
$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ H > O > C > N$

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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