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The sun is fusing hydrogen atoms together, turning them into helium.

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Is the ratio of the amount of hydrogen and helium in the sun increasing or decreasing?

The ratio of hydrogen to helium in the sun has been decreasing over time as hydrogen is being converted into helium through nuclear fusion reactions in the sun's core. This process is gradually shifting the composition of the sun more towards helium.


Will amount of hydrogen and helium in the sun increase or decrease over the next few million years?

The amount of hydrogen will decrease and the amount of helium will increase.


Will the amount of hydrogen and helium in the sun increase or decrease over the next few million years?

The amount of hydrogen will decrease and the amount of helium will increase.


Will the amount of hydrogen and helium in the sun increases or decrease over the next few million years?

The amount of hydrogen will decrease and the amount of helium will increase.


Amount of hydrogen atoms in the sun?

There are about 15×1029 kilograms of hydrogen in the Sun so more than 1 ×1055 atoms


Does the amount of hydrogen in the atmosphere remain constant?

Hydrogen rises above our atmosphere to the outer limit and then gets blown away by 'solar wind'. So it is decreasing.


Does the gas in the sun have oxygen?

Only in a small amount. About 1% of the sun is oxygen. The sun is mostly hydrogen and helium.


Is the mass of the sun increasing or decreasing over time?

The mass of the sun is decreasing over time.


If the mass of the Sun decreases because of nuclear fusion why don't we see the Sun decreasing in size?

The amount of mass lost through nuclear fusion is only 7/10 of 1% of the mass of the four hydrogen nuclei. However, it takes a multitude of reactions for the Sun to produce the amount of energy that it does. Each second, the Sun’s lost mass is about 5 million metric tons. When compared to the Sun’s total mass, the amount lost through nuclear fusion is almost insignificant. Therefore, we don't see the Sun decreasing in size.


Is the water in the earth increasing or decreasing?

Decreasing. . . . . .due to sun rays


What is the sun formed from?

hydrogen, helium, and a small amount (less than 2%) of heavier elements


What is the source of the large amount of energy released in nuclear power plants and in the sun?

Hydrogen gas