As the Sun continues to age, the chemical composition of its core will change. Over time, it will contain a lower percentage of and a greater percentage of .
A) Carbon, lead.
B) Helium, hydrogen.
C) Oxygen, nitrogen.
D) Hydrogen, helium.

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As the Sun ages, hydrogen in its core is converted into helium through nuclear fusion, resulting in a decrease in hydrogen and an increase in helium.

As the Sun Continues to Age, the Chemical Composition of Its