Earth seems to be the correct size to enable a slowly coolingenvironment for the interior of the planet. Smaller planets coolmuch more quickly. Earth's solid inner core is gradually growinglarger, however, and will someday completely solidify.
Does earth's molten core affect gravity?
Mars, for example, does not likely have a fully molten core because at some point the planet was damaged severely enough to vent its heat into space. As a result, it doesn't have a spinning molten iron core as the Earth does and consequently has too weak a magnetic field to protect an earthlike atmosphere from being blown away by solar wind.
First: The earths core is not molten, it is a very dense solid mass, kept solid by the intense pressure on it. Second: It is the layer around this core that is molten, and yes it does influence gravity, but more so earths magnetism. Read More
What is the heart of the planet called?
The core. The heart of the planet is called the core, Earth's core is molten while some other planets have solid cores. Read More
Is the earths core made of liquid iron?
The outer portion of the core is mostly molten iron. The inner core is solid metal. Read More
Why is the Earth's outer core molten while other planets have solid cores or do they?
Earth seems to be the correct size to enable a slowly cooling environment for the interior of the planet. Smaller planets cool much more quickly. Earth's solid inner core is gradually growing larger, however, and will someday completely solidify. Read More
Do the largest planets have solid surfaces?
Depends on the type planet it is if its gas most likely not as gas giants have a very small molten core like Jupiter but the pressure would crush u like an egg if the planet say like earth was 10x larger yes you could walk on it and would be solid it is unknown at thismoment in timeif there are extra solar planets larger then earthwith a solid surface but there must be as… Read More
Are earthquakes possible on other planets?
Yes, but only on SOLID planets, not on gas planets. Read More
What molten metal forms the earths core?
The question's wrong there...the inner core is made out of SOLID iron and nickel. But if you were talking about the OUTER core, it is extremely runny and gooey iron and nickel and a piece of molten crust. Read More
Can a rocks exist in a state other than a solid?
Volcanoes spew lava. Lava is molten rock. Molten rock is liquid. Read More
Partially molten plastic like flowing layer located below the solid part of earths mantle?
Partially molten, plastic like, flowing layer located below the solid part of Earth's mantle is the Asthenosphere. The asthenosphere is mechanically weak and ductiley deforming region of the upper mantle. Read More
What is inside of all of the planets?
Different for each planet. Earth has a core of molten iron and rock. The Moon appears to be solid to the core, having cooled a long time ago. Venus is probably still molten at the core; heck the SURFACE is nearly molten. Mars is smaller and further away, so may have a small molten core or may be solid iron and rock. The gas giant planets may have small rocky cores, or may be gasses… Read More
What is the difference between solid rock and molten rock?
Heat! One has more [molten] while the other has less [solid]. Heat is also known as Kinetic Energy: the Energy of Motion. Read More
What is the Earth's magnetic field due to?
The center core of the earth is solid iron surrounded by molten iron. The center is solid due to the great pressure and the spinning mass of molten iron around the solid iron core creates the electrodynamic effect that causes Earths magnetism. Our moon has little or no magnetic field because its core has long since cooled. Read More
What are the planets made of?
The inner planets (Mars, Earth, Venus, and Mercury) are known as rocky planets specifically because they are solid. The basic anatomy of any rocky planet is a crust (surface), mantle, and a core. The cores of some planets are split in to two parts, an inner and outer core. For example: Earth has a solid rocky crust, a partially molten mantle, a molten outer core, and a solid iron inner core. Mars, on the other… Read More
What molten liquid rock inside earths mantle is called?
The mantle is dominantly solid. Any molten material within it is generally called 'melt' (used as a noun). It could also be correctly referred to as magma, but this usage is less common. Read More
Do asteroids have a magnetic field?
No. The magnetic fields of objects such as planets are due to currents withing their molten interiors. Asteroids are completely solid and so do not have magnetic fields. Read More
The center of the earth is made of molten rock true or false?
FALSE. The earths center is made up of solid dense materials, predominantly iron and nickel. (NiFe). Read More
Does mercury have a solid or molten core?
Why are the interiors for all planets?
Usually, the core of a planet will be either molten or solid rock, or plasma of some sort. Depends on the planet and it's closeness to it's sun. Read More
Why is Earth called the rocky planet?
Earth and the other rocky planets (Mercury, Venus, and Mars) were formed from the accretion of solid matter which orbited the newly formed sun. They cooled sufficiently from a molten state to form a hard rocky crust on their surface. Read More
Does the moon have a large molten core?
No. It has a solid core, surrounded by a fluid outer core, surrounded by a partially melted core, but its relatively small (20%) compared to the earths (50%). Read More
Is molten lead a liquid or solid?
By definition, if something is 'molten' it is a liquid. Read More
Is molten silver turning into a solid a physical change or chemical reaction?
Molten silver turning solid is a physical change. Read More
What are the four solid planets made of?
these planets are small rock solid planets. Read More
What two ways earths moon is different from other moons in the solar system?
the earths moon is one of the largest and earths moon is made of solid rock where as other moons are made of ice Read More
Do earthquakes occur on other planets?
Usually, no. Earth is the only planet to have a molten core, which means it's Tectonic plates have something to 'Float' on and move around on. On Mars for example, the core is solid, and there are no tectonic plates, which means earthquakes aren't possible. Read More
What bond conducts electricity when molten?
Ionic - Poor conduction as a solid, good conduction as a liquid (molten), or in solution. Covalent/Molecular - Poor conduction as a solid or liquid. Metallic - Good conduction as a solid or liquid (molten). Read More
Is the inner core molten or solid?
Is the Earth's asthenospere solid or liquid?
The asthenosphere is partially molten. It is about 5% molten. Read More
Why are the first four planets different from the other four?
Because the first few planets are inner planets. The rest are outer planets. Inner planets are solid and the outer ones are mostly gases. Read More
Which planets are solid?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the solid planets. Such planets are called terrestrial. Read More
Which planets have solid surfaces?
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars have solid surfaces while the other 4 major planets in our solar system are gases. Read More
Is molten a liquid or solid?
Why was Earth and other planets not solid when they first formed?
Do other planets have earthquakes?
They do. Usually, no. Earth is the only planet to have a molten core, which means it's Tectonic plates have something to 'Float' on and move around on. On Mars for example, the core is solid, and there are no tectonic plates, which means earthquakes aren't possible. Kinda-sorta. Strictly speaking, only Earth can have Earthquakes. But similar things can and do happen on other planets. Read More
Mecury Venus Earth and Mars are what kind of planets?
All of the planets you listed are called 'terrestrial' planets because they have solid a surface. The other planets are call 'gas giants' because they are mostly combinations of gasses rather than having solid ground under their clouds. Read More
What characterized the planets that are closest to the sun?
The planets Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are solid, made of rock, minerals and metals. They may have cores of molten material as the Earth does. The planets beyond Mars, that is, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are made of gases. They are referred to as the 'gas giants.' Pluto, a solid object, is no longer a 'planet' within the new definition of 'planet.' It has been demoted to what is now called a 'dwarf… Read More
How is Pluto different than the other outer planets?
It does not have a vast gaseous atmosphere. The four smaller planets closer to the Sun are basically solid or rocky objects, while the four largest planets are all gas giants with deep, dense, swirling atmospheres. Pluto's solid surface, on the other hand, more closely resembles that of the small, dense planets. Read More
How molten metal chages into a solid?
A metal is actually solid beforwe application of high heat,a metal becomes molten when the heat is high enough to enable breakage of bonds between molecules of the metal such that the molecules are free to move as in liqiud.so a molten metal becomes solid when molecules form bond again as in solid. Read More
Is the core of the earth molten?
Part of it is. The outer core is molten while the inner core is solid. Read More
What are meanings of molten and fused states of an ionic compound?
when solid is converted to liquid by heat is called molten while solid state is called fuse state Read More
What layer of the Earth is made of solid rock and squish molten rock?
the crust is made up of solid rock and mantle is made up of molten rocks Read More
Do asteroids have magnetic fields like planets do?
Some may but they will be very weak as the asteroids are solid. Even planets like Mars and Mercury have only very weak magnetic fields because they are solid. The Earth has the strong magnetic field that it does only because it is large enough to be able to retain enough heat to keep part of its core molten. Read More
How does molten metal change into a solid?
How molten metal changes into solid?
What is semi-molten state?
When the molten matter is undergoing through the process of consolidation but not completely , meaning it is partial molten partial solid ,then it is said to be in a semi molten state. Read More
Is lithium a conductor of electricity in solid and molten state?
Yes, lithium as its own can conduct as a solid, however lithium floride can only conduct when molten. Read More
What is the outer planets other name?
The outer planets are also called Jovian planets or gas giants. These planets include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These outer planets are gaseous with no solid surfaces and only liquid cores. Read More
Can molten metals conduct electricity?
Yes, because in molten metals there are free electrons to carry charge like in solid ones.One example is Mercury. This can also include other metals heated to high temperatures Read More
Is it possible to transform gas planets into solid planets?
Swarms of self replicating robotics machines may be able to transform gas planets into solid planets Read More
When molten solid becomes a solid is energy absorbed or released by the steel?
Only the Earth is known to have a core that includesliquid metal.
However, Jupiter and Saturn do have regions composed of metallicliquid hydrogen. Also, there is some evidence that Mercury andVenus may have liquid metal in their cores. Mars may have someliquid metallic sulfide in its core.
Is the earths core made of liquid iron?
The outer portion of the core is mostly molten iron. The inner core is solid metal. Read More
Is Earth's inner core surrounded by a liquid outer core?
Yes earths inner core is a dense ball of metal earths outer core is a layer of molten (melted) metal Read More
Do all planets have liquid metal in the core?
no, because liquid metal is usually created through electromagnetic fields or friction. Read More
Why is the inner core solid metal?
What layer of earth is made of molten metal?
Outer core is the only layer with molten metal Read More
What are the similarities of the inner and outer core?
the outer core is a molten metal that surrounds the inner core. In spite of enormous pressure, the outer core behaves like a thick liquid. The inner core is a dense ball ofsolid metal. In the inner core,extreme pressire squeezes the atoms of iron and nickel so much that they cannot spread out and become liquid. Read More
Is the inner core of Earth dense?
Yes, because the inner core is hot SOLID metal (iron, nickel, plus traces of some other elements), unlike the outer core, which is liquid (molten) metal. The high pressure at the depths of the inner core solidifies the metal (makes it solid). Read More
Made of molten metal?
What is made of molten metal?
the outer core. the last answer was the inner core.. but im sorry to tell them that im doing this section in school currently and the OUTER core is made of molten metal. the inner is solid metal. Read More
What is inner core and outter core?
a inner core is a dense ball of solid metal a outer core is a layer of molten metal surrounding the inner core Read More
What are the 2 different layers of the core?
The inner core and the outer core. The outer core is made of molten metal and the inner core is made of solid metal. Read More
What metal lies inside the Earth's core which gives the Earth its magnetic field?
The Earth's magnetic field is the result of electric currents in the liquid metal outer core. The outer core of the Earth is over 2,000 km thick. It sits above the solid inner core and is composed of highly conducting liquid iron and nickel. Above the outer core is the Earth's mantle. The geodynamo is the mechanism thought to be responsible for the generation of the Earth's magnetic field through the convection of conducting fluids… Read More
What is unique about the outer core?
What part of the earth is made of molten metal?
Is the planet Mercury core mostly made of metal?
Yes. Mercury's core is molten metal. SPECIFICALLY: Mercury has a large iron core which is partially molten and generates a magnetic field about 1% as strong as that of Earth's. Mercury's interior appears to resemble that of the Earth. Both planets have a rocky layer called a mantle beneath their crust and both planets have an iron core. http://www.aerospaceguide.net/planet/planetmercury.html this link will take you to an excellent website on more about Mercury. Also it has… Read More
Is the inner core made of molten metal?
No. The inner core is composed of solid metal, mostly an iron-nickel alloy. Read More
What is the core mostly made of molten metal or solid metal?
It is widely scientifically believed that the inner core (deepest part of Earth) is made of solid iron. However the inner core is surrounded by an outer core of iron and nickel that is believed to be molten material. Read More
What material is the earth's core made of?
Does the Earth's core create a magnetic field?
The Earth's magnetic field is the result of electric currents in the liquid metal outer core. The outer core of the Earth is over 2,000 km thick. It sits above the solid inner core and is composed of highly conducting liquid iron and nickel. Above the outer core is the Earth's mantle. The geodynamo is the mechanism thought to be responsible for the electric current in the core and the generation of the Earth's magnetic… Read More
Is the inner core molten?
The inner core is solid due to pressure. With less pressure on it, the outer core is liquid. Read More
Why do other terrestrial planets have little or no magnetic field?
What is the mantle core like?
The core is solid metal surrounded by liquid metal, the mantle is liquid rock. Read More
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the Earth's magnetic field?
The Earth's magnetic field is the result of electric currents in the liquid metal outer core. The outer core of the Earth is over 2,000 km thick. It sits above the solid inner core and is composed of highly conducting liquid iron and nickel. Above the outer core is the Earth's mantle. The geodynamo is the mechanism thought to be responsible for the electric current in the core and the generation of the Earth's magnetic… Read More
Which layer Has a liquid and solid layer?
The layer of the Earth that has a liquid and solid layer is the core. The outer core is molten, while the inner core is a solid ball of iron. Read More
What is the earths deeppest layer?
Its spinning, molten, liquid, iron core. Read More
What layer in the earth is composed of hot molten liquid?
What creates Earth's magnetic field?
Scientists think that the presence of the molten nickel iron layer of Earth's outer core and the spinning of the planet creates the magnetic field through the geodynamo mechanism. The geodynamo mechanism couples the convection of the liquid metal in the Earth's core with the magnetic field to create the current responsible for the magnetic field. Other planets with a molten metal core can also have a magnetic field. See related links. Earth's magnetic field… Read More
The core is made up of what molten metal?
How does the earth's magnetic field function?
convection currents in the outer core (which is in liquid form) move the molten metal of the outer core around to create the magnetic field. The magnetic field then blocks certain rays from the sun. Read More
What is the outer core that is made of melted iron and this metal?
The outer core is formed from molten iron and nickel. Read More
Why is the inner core of Earth metal?
because the core is so hot that it is liquid but there is so much pressure in the core that the liquid gets pushed together and forms metal. Read More
Where is most of the world's Carbon stored?
In the Earth's core, in a molten liquid form. Read More
Molten material below the Earth's surface?
Which layer of the earth is liquid metal?
The Earth's outer core is a layer of liquid metal. Read More
What is the basic difference between the terrestrial planets and the giant planets?
Terrestrial planets are made of rock, mostly with a molten core, while giant planets are made up of gases. Read More
Does the earth's inner core consist of molten metal?
What molten metal forms the earths core?
The question's wrong there...the inner core is made out of SOLID iron and nickel. But if you were talking about the OUTER core, it is extremely runny and gooey iron and nickel and a piece of molten crust. Read More
Why is the outer core of the earth molten rock?
It isn't molten rock; it's molten metal. It is molten because it is extremely hot with temperature ranging between 7,000 and 10,000 degrees. Read More
What is the earth's core's liquid made of?
The Earth's outer core is believed to be made of molten (liquid) iron and nickel. Read More
What is molten iron?
Molten Iron is liquid form of hot, melted iron. It is inside of lava in volcanoes and in the Earth's outer core. Read More
What material is found inside Earth?
There are many different layers found inside of Earth. Inside there is a solid metal core made up of nickel and iron. The outer core is a liquid molten core of nickel and iron. The mantle is dense and mostly solid silicate rock. Read More
Does molten iron make up the earth's core?
Liquid iron and nickel make up the outer core of the Earth. Read More
What is the heart of the planet called?
The core. The heart of the planet is called the core, Earth's core is molten while some other planets have solid cores. Read More
Earth's solid inner core spins inside the hot molten metal of which layer?
The center part of earth is made up of two parts the molten outer core and the what?
The earth's outer core is what?
It is a liquid layer composed primarily of molten iron and nickel. Read More
Is the inner core of the Earth made of liquid iron and nickel?
The core of the earth is made of a metal alloy that is mostly nickel and iron. The inner core is the solid state of this metal alloy. The outer core is the liquid state of this metal alloy. Read More
How are the outer core and inner core diffrint?
The Outer core is liquid rock and metal swirling round and round. The Inner core is solid metal Read More
What layer of earth is made of all molten material the inner core the outer core the crust or the mantle?
The outer core is the only liquid layer of the Earth, composed primarily of liquid iron and nickel. Read More
Is Mercury's core made up of gas?
No. Rather the core of mercury is made up of iron probably in a molten or liquid state. Read More