The Cosmic Perspective (9th Edition)
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Minor Ingredients Matter. Suppose the jovian planets’ atmospheres were composed only of hydrogen and helium, with no hydrogen compounds at all. How would the atmospheres be different in terms of clouds, color, and weather? Explain.
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