An essential ingredient for life in the oceans of Enceladus
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
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Hydrogen Peroxide and Water-Rock Interactions on Enceladus
This chapter discusses the presence of hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Enceladus and its potential role in powering metabolism in the ocean. The speaker also talks about the composition of the ocean, including contaminants like sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate, which indicate the presence of sodium from the rock. They explain how geochemists can study these impurities to understand the extent of water-rock interaction on Enceladus.
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