The Earth became internally differentiated,with a metallic core distinct from the rocky mantle,during the
A) Archean Eon.
B) Hadean Eon.
C) Proterozoic Eon.
D) Paleozoic Era.

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The Hadean Eon, which began around 4.6 billion years ago, is believed to be the period during which the Earth's internal differentiation occurred. This is supported by evidence such as the presence of metallic iron in the Earth's core and the high temperatures during the Hadean Eon that would have allowed for this separation of materials.

The Earth Became Internally Differentiated,with a Metallic Core Distinct from the Rocky