question 16 (5 points) listen what are the two gases that escaped earths atmosphere during early formation…

question 16 (5 points) listen what are the two gases that escaped earths atmosphere during early formation? a) hydrogen and nitrogen b) helium and nitrogen c) hydrogen and helium d) helium and oxygen
Answer
Brief Explanations:
During Earth's early formation, hydrogen and helium were light - weight gases. Due to their low mass and Earth's relatively weak early gravitational pull at that time, they escaped into space.
Answer:
C. Hydrogen and helium