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What is the most abundant element in the Universe?

What is the most abundant element in the Universe?

The most abundant element in the universe is hydrogen.

Hydrogen accounts for nearly three-quarters of all matter, while helium makes up nearly one-quarter. 

Oxygen is the third most-abundant element in the universe, but the most common element on earth.

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