Question

Helium is the second most abundant element on Jupiter (and in the Universe overall). But it's rare on Earth, being only 0.0005% of the atmosphere. Why is this?

A) Jupiter's stronger gravity results in a faster escape velocity, and almost no helium atoms are moving fast enough to escape its gravity. Earth's escape velocity is lower, so a few helium atoms at a time are moving fast enough to escape, causing Earth to slowly lose its helium.
B) Jupiter's core continually generates helium, while the Earth's core does not.
C) Jupiter has a powerful magnetic field that can attract helium atoms. Earth has a magnetic field as well, but it's not strong enough.

Answer 1

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I think the best answer is probably A. It's not the best reason for Earth loosing it's helium, but it is the only one that is close. The Earth derives some of its Helium (most) by the decomposition process of radio active high weight chemical that break down. Helium combines with practically nothing so once it gets moving, very little will stop it. That's the way we loose our Helium.

Still answer A.