What Is So Special About the Carbonaceous Chondrites

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is so special about the carbonaceous chondrites?

• A) rich in hydrogen and helium
• B) rich in organic compounds
• C) rich in nitrogen
• D) rich in oxygen
• E) rich in rare metals, such as gold

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