Assuming That Most of the Mass of the Universe Is

Multiple Choice

Assuming that most of the mass of the universe is found in stars, why is hydrogen still the most common element in the universe? Hint: Consider the kinetic energy of the particles and how kinetic energy can affect them coming together.

A) There were not enough neutrons and protons to produce large elements.
B) The density of protons and neutrons was not large enough.
C) The electrons were not present yet to form protons and neutrons to a large scale.
D) Temperatures in stars are still too great for a large number of protons and neutrons to stabilize into one atom.
E) Hydrogen is found in the outer layer of stars, which has the largest volume.