Gas cloud 1 is likely to form a star. Gas cloud 2 is not. Based on this information, match the given conditions with each cloud. Its temperature stays well
below 14 million Kelvin.
Its volume shrinks and density
increases due to gravity.
Its temperature surpasses
14 million Kelvin
It is spread out, with a greater volume and
lesser concentration of elements.
Its hydrogen atoms shed their electrons.
Its hydrogen atoms retain their electrons.
gas cloud 1
gas cloud 2