Question

Mercury may have lost part of its mantle and crust to a _______ leaving it with a large, metal _______.

volcano, crust

giant impact, mantle

explosion, surface

giant impact, core

Answer 1

Giant impact and metalcore.

Explanation :

• Mercury has a large core of liquid metal.
• The metal core is of iron metal.
• The core is surrounded by a mantle which is made up of silica and a solid outer crust.
• In the case of Mercury, the total core percentage is 42% of the planet while the Earth's core is only 17% of the planet.
• Mercury has lost part of its mantle and crust that left the mercury with a large metal core.