The hottest stars in the Orion Nebula ____________hydrogen gas and make it _____________.
A) ionize; glow
B) neutralize; glow
C) ionize; swallow the star

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The process of ionization involves stripping electrons from atoms, resulting in the formation of ionized gas. When this happens in the case of hydrogen gas, the atoms emit radiation in the visible spectrum, causing the gas to glow. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choice B is incorrect because neutralizing hydrogen gas would result in it losing its ability to glow. Choice C is also incorrect because ionizing hydrogen gas does not lead to the star consuming it.

The Hottest Stars in the Orion Nebula ____________Hydrogen Gas and Make