Which chemical in the atmosphere of Titan (a moon of Saturn)plays the same role that water plays on Earth by producing "rain," "snow," and "ice" at the temperature encountered on Titan?
A) nitrogen, N₂
B) ammonia, NH₃
C) ethane, C₂H₆
D) oxygen, O₂

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The chemical on Titan that plays a similar role as water on Earth is ethane, which is found in liquid form on Titan's surface due to the extremely cold temperatures. Ethane forms clouds that can produce methane rain, snow, and ice on Titan. Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Titan's atmosphere, but it does not play the same role as water on Earth. Ammonia is present in small amounts and does not have the same effect as ethane. Oxygen is not present in Titan's atmosphere.

Which Chemical in the Atmosphere of Titan (A Moon of Saturn)plays