Other than hydrogen and helium,the major components of the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn have been found to be A) H₂O (water)and CO₂ (carbon dioxide). B) N₂ (nitrogen),O₂ (oxygen),and CO₂ (carbon dioxide). C) dust and iron oxides. D) CH₄ (methane),NH₃ (ammonia),and H₂O (water).

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Methane (CH4), ammonia (NH3), and water (H2O) are the major components of the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn, along with small amounts of other gases such as helium, hydrogen, and neon. Nitrogen and oxygen are more common in the atmospheres of Earth and other terrestrial planets. Dust and iron oxides are also present in the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn, but they are not major components.

Other Than Hydrogen and Helium,the Major Components of the Atmospheres