Which gas is thought to be responsible for the tremendous eruptions of material from Jupiter's innermost Galilean moon,Io,by providing the propulsive forces?
A) sulfur in vapor form
B) sulfur dioxide, SO₂
C) carbon dioxide, CO₂
D) steam, or heated water vapor

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Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is the primary gas responsible for the volcanic eruptions on Io, as it is released in large quantities from the moon's active volcanoes.

Which Gas Is Thought to Be Responsible for the Tremendous