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

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The pressure from the gravitational forces of the massive planets.

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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.
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