Q14.134 P
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Which noble gas is the most abundant in the universe? In Earth’s atmosphere?
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Helium is the most abundant noble gas in the universe.
Argon is the most abundant noble gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
1Step 1: What is a noble gas
The term "Noble gas" refers to a group of rare gases that includes helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and most often radon, that display high stability and extremely low reaction rates.
2Step 2: Which noble gas is the most numerous in the universe and the atmosphere of the Earth?
Helium is the most abundant noble gas in the universe.
Argon is the most abundant noble gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
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