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The composition of Jupiter's atmosphere is as follows:

Major gases:

  • Molecular hydrogen (H2) - 89.8% (2.0%)
  • Helium (He) - 10.2% (2.0%)

Minor Gases (approximately, in ppm):

  • Methane (CH4) - 3000
  • Ammonia (NH3) - 260
  • Hydrogen Deuteride (HD) - 28
  • Ethane (C2H6) - 5.8
  • Water (H2O) - 4
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Jupiter's minor gases include ammonia, methane, hydrogen sulfide, and water vapor. These gases are found in trace amounts in Jupiter's atmosphere along with its dominant gases like hydrogen and helium.

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