As the solar system began forming, the first materials to condense into small particles were __________ and helium.
A)hydrogen
B)carbon
C)oxygen
D)silicon

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The majority of matter in the universe is hydrogen, and it was the first element to condense and form small particles in the early stages of solar system formation. Helium is also present in small amounts and condensed early on. Carbon, oxygen, and silicon would have condensed at later stages.

As the Solar System Began Forming, the First Materials to Condense