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Multiple Choice
Which two elements are most abundant in stars?
A
Hydrogen and helium
B
Carbon and oxygen
C
Nitrogen and neon
D
Iron and silicon
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that stars primarily consist of elements formed during the Big Bang and through stellar nucleosynthesis.
Recall that the most abundant elements in the universe, and thus in stars, are those with the simplest atomic structures formed early in cosmic history.
Identify that hydrogen, being the simplest and lightest element, is the most abundant element in stars.
Recognize that helium, formed from hydrogen fusion and also abundant from the Big Bang, is the second most abundant element in stars.
Conclude that the two most abundant elements in stars are hydrogen and helium.