Recent estimates suggest that the overall mass distribution between atomic components of Jupiter is
A) 50 percent hydrogen and 50 percent helium.
B) almost 100 percent hydrogen.
C) 75 percent hydrogen, 24 percent helium, and 1 percent heavier elements.
D) 86 percent hydrogen, 13 percent helium, and 1 percent heavier elements.

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Jupiter's mass distribution is predominantly hydrogen and helium, with hydrogen making up about 75 percent, helium about 24 percent, and the remaining 1 percent consisting of heavier elements. This composition reflects the conditions in the early solar system from which Jupiter formed.

Recent Estimates Suggest That the Overall Mass Distribution Between Atomic