Figure 8-4 of Universe, 11th ed. shows the abundance of the lighter elements in our region of the galaxy. What does this suggest about the abundance of water, H₂O? A)Both H and O are relatively abundant, so H₂O should be relatively abundant. B)H is relatively abundant, but O is not, so H₂O should not be abundant. C)O is relatively abundant, but H is not, so H₂O should not be abundant. D)Neither H nor O is relatively abundant, so H₂O should not be abundant.

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The abundance of hydrogen and oxygen in our region of the galaxy suggests that water (which is composed of hydrogen and oxygen) should also be relatively abundant.

Figure 8-4 of Universe, 11th Ed