Why is hydrogen the most common element in the universe?

Answer 1

It is the most simple element, only one proton with one electron. in some cases, it is only a hydrogen ion, which means just one proton. also, stars are by far and away the most abundant bodies in the universe. they are made up of 80% hydrogen, meaning hydrogen is awfully common

Answer 2

Hydrogen and helium both have simple atomic nuclei that were formed fairly easily during the Big Bang. All other elements must be formed by nuclear fusion inside stars, which is a slower process. The heavier elements beyond iron are formed in supernovae, which relatively few stars produce.

Answer 3

yes hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element, constituting roughly 75 % of the Universe's elemental mass

most stars are made of hydrogen in its plasma state even thought its very rare for natural hydrogen is rare on earth

Answer 4

Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe because it was the first element created after the Big Bang and is the simplest and lightest element. It makes up about 75% of the elemental mass in the universe.

Answer 5

Because they are the simplest elements that were created in the Big bang.

Answer 6

Hydrogen has one proton and one electron. Any less than that and you don't have an atom anymore.

Answer 7

Atoms get their atomic number from the amount of protons it has in its nucleus.

Hydrogen has only 1 proton so it has the atomic number 1.

Answer 8

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, with the lowest atomic weight and atomic number but hydrogen is not considered as father of the other elements.

Answer 9

Because it makes up most of space. But Earth's air is mostly nitrogen.