-Why do Uranus and Neptune contain no liquid metallic hydrogen?
A) The pressure is not large enough.
B) They contain mostly helium.
C) They are too far from the Sun.
D) Their magnetic fields are much too weak.

Question

-Why do Uranus and Neptune contain no liquid metallic hydrogen?
A) The pressure is not large enough. 
B) They contain mostly helium. 
C) They are too far from the Sun. 
D) Their magnetic fields are much too weak.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pressure within Uranus and Neptune is not sufficient to produce liquid metallic hydrogen, unlike the higher-pressure environments found in larger gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn where such conditions exist.

-Why Do Uranus and Neptune Contain No Liquid Metallic Hydrogen