What is the most abundant element in the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn?
A) helium
B) hydrogen
C) nitrogen
D) ammonia

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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn, making up about 75% and 92% of their respective atmospheres. Helium is the second-most abundant element in both atmospheres, but it only makes up about 24% of Jupiter's atmosphere and 7-10% of Saturn's atmosphere. Nitrogen and ammonia are present in much smaller amounts.

What Is the Most Abundant Element in the Atmospheres of Jupiter