Molecular Clouds Are Mapped Using _____ Gas Instead of the Most-Abundant

question 4

Multiple Choice

Molecular clouds are mapped using _____ gas instead of the most-abundant hydrogen because itradiates at radio wavelengths more efficiently.

• A) oxygen III
• B) oxygen II
• C) helium II
• D) carbon monoxide
• E) carbon dioxide

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