Because they are farther across the periodic table<span />
A. new ocean ridges and seafloor
The correct answer among the choices is the last option. <span>Green light has a higher frequency than orange light. Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength. G</span>reen has wavelengths ranging form 495 to 570 nm and orange has wavelengths ranging from 590 to 620 nm. Speed is said to be directly proportional with wavelength. Higher wavelength means more faster light.
The answer is going to be mercury