Condensation in the solar nebula probably led to the formation of
A)icy grains beyond the present orbit of Jupiter.
B)metallic grains near the present orbit of Mercury.
C)silicate grains near the present orbit of Earth.
D)icy grains beyond the present orbit of Jupiter, metallic grains near the present orbit of Mercury, and silicate grains near the present orbit of Earth.
E)None of the other choices are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Condensation in the solar nebula led to the formation of different types of grains at different distances from the forming Sun. The cooler temperatures beyond Jupiter allowed for the condensation of icy grains, while closer to the Sun metallic grains formed due to higher temperatures and silicate grains formed in between. Therefore, option D is correct as it includes all three types of grains formed in the solar nebula at different distances.

Condensation in the Solar Nebula Probably Led to the Formation