Question

problem set #6 begin date: 10/10/2025 12:01:00 am due date: 10/16/2025 11:59:00 pm end date: 10/19/2025 11:59:00
problem 9
if you were to take a large sample of the four giant planets, the most common element you would find in them is
hydrogen.
iron.
oxygen.
silicon.
you cant fool me, there are equal amount of all the elements in those planets.
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Explanation:

The four giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are gas giants. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and is a major component of these gas - giant planets. Iron is more common in terrestrial (rocky) planets. Oxygen and silicon are also more prevalent in rocky planets. And it's impossible for all elements to be in equal amounts in any celestial body due to the laws of element formation and planetary formation processes.

Answer:

Hydrogen.