On earth, hydrogen and helium are naturally found as gases. Why are they liquid on the outer planets?

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Rob Aston · Answer 1 · 2019-10-25T05:15:50+0000

The outer layers of the planet are gas. Deeper within the planet, pressure compresses the gases into a liquid. Some evidence suggests that Jupiter may have a small rocky core at its center.

On earth, hydrogen and helium are naturally found as gases. Why are they liquid on the outer planets?

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