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Hydrogen is the rarest element in the universe.

Why it is true

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, representing about 75 percent of visible matter. It forms the majority of stars and is present in gigantic clouds of interstellar gas. Heavier elements are much rarer.

Source: Nature

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