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The sun does contain some iron, around 0.2%. This would have been there at the birth of the sun, using remnant material from previous generations of stars.

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Does the sun contain more hydrogen or helium?

hydrogen.


What types of minerals or gases are found on the Sun?

The Sun primarily consists of hydrogen and helium gases. It also contains small amounts of other elements, such as carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen. The Sun's core is thought to contain heavier elements like iron and nickel, but these are found in trace amounts compared to hydrogen and helium.


Does the sun contain real gold?

The sun does not contain real gold. The sun is primarily made up of hydrogen and helium, with traces of other elements. Gold is formed in the intense heat and pressure of supernova explosions, not in the core of the sun.


Is the average density of the sun near that of iron?

No. The average density of the Sun (or any object, for that matter) is found by dividing its mass by its volume. When we do this, we find that the Sun's density is 1.41 grams per cubic centimeter (only 41% denser than water). Iron has a density of 7.874 grams per cubic centimeter. So iron is over five times denser than the Sun. It's important to understand, however, that 1.41 grams per cubic centimeter is only the AVERAGE density of the Sun. Its core is much denser than that, while its outer layers are much less dense.


What compound words contain sun?

Compound words that contain "sun" include "sunflower," which refers to a type of plant known for its large, yellow blooms that resemble the sun, and "sunlight," which describes the natural light emitted by the sun. Other examples are "sunscreen," a lotion used to protect the skin from harmful UV rays, and "sunrise," which denotes the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.