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2. Mars is smaller, has substantially less gravity, hence the escape velocity for molecules is much smaller

Thu May 15, 2025, 06:54 PM

May 15

I think that is the main mechanism.

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The Only Thing I Can Think Of... ProfessorGAC May 15 #3

In our JHS Science Class we had a Hydrolysist machine! electric_blue68 May 15 #8

Did the teacher allow you to transfer some of the gases to test tubes? John1956PA May 15 #10

I would expect... Chemical Bill May 15 #7

Thanks, everyone! 👍 🔭 ⚗️ electric_blue68 May 15 #9