What are comets made of?
A)silicates and rocky dust
B)metallic dust particles
C)dark colored complex hydrocarbons
D)methane, ammonia, and water ice
E)all of the above

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Comets are composed of a variety of materials, including silicates and rocky dust, metallic dust particles, dark-colored complex hydrocarbons, and ices such as methane, ammonia, and water ice. These components make up the comet's nucleus and are released as the comet approaches the Sun, forming its coma and tails.

What Are Comets Made Of