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Light gases like $H_2$ and $He$ are found in negligible amounts in the atmosphere. Why?
- AThey are highly reactive.
- BTheir average speed is greater than the escape velocity of Earth.
- CThey are consumed by plants.
- DThey are heavier than air.
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