1. Hydrogen (H): The most abundant element in the universe, making up about 70% of the solar nebula's mass.
2. Helium (He): The second most abundant element, comprising about 28% of the nebula's mass.
3. All Other Elements: These include heavier elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, iron, silicon, etc., and make up only about 2% of the total mass.
Important Note: While hydrogen and helium are the most abundant by mass, the other elements (even though they represent a small percentage of the overall mass) are crucial for forming planets, moons, and other solid bodies in the solar system.
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