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  • Helium in Jupiter's Atmosphere: Composition and Density
    Helium makes up about 10% of Jupiter's atmosphere by mass.

    However, it's important to note:

    * This is a mass percentage, not a volume percentage. Helium is much lighter than hydrogen, so it makes up a smaller percentage of Jupiter's atmosphere by volume.

    * The composition varies slightly with depth. The deeper you go in Jupiter's atmosphere, the higher the pressure and temperature, which can affect the proportions of different elements.

    Therefore, while 10% is a good general figure for the concentration of helium in Jupiter's atmosphere, it's not an exact value.

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