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A planet composed mostly of gas is less dense than a rocky planet. The gas planets of our solar system range in density from 0.69-1.6 g/cm^3. By comparison the terrestrial planets have densities of 3.9-5.5 g/cm^3
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Why is Saturn the least dense planet in your Solar System?
because It is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium
Why is Saturn less dense than water?
Earth is a rocky planet, with a large portion of it composed of metals and silicate rocks. By contrast Saturn is gaseous, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, the two least dense of all substances.
How does the chemical composition of the terrestrial planet atmospheres differ from the Jovian planets?
Jovian planets are less dense when they Are compared to terrestrial planets because they are Mostly composed of hydrogen gas.
Is Jupiter less dense than water?
No, the only planet in the solar system less dense than water is Saturn.
Which planet is less dense?
The planet with the lowest density is Saturn at 687 kg/m3.
Which is the only planet in the Solar System that is less dense than water?
That is the planet Saturn.
What are three differences between oceanic and continental crust?
Continental crust is mostly composed out of granite, oceanic crust out of basalt.Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.
What is the difference of continental crust and oceanic crust?
Two differences are that the oceanic crust is more dense than continental, and continental crust is composed mostly of granite, while oceanic is mostly basalt
How does the atmosphere on Mars differ from the atmosphere on Earth?
The atmosphere of Mars is much less dense than that of Earth and is composed almost entirely of carbon dioxide. Earth's atmosphere is mostly nitrogen and oxygen.
What planet is the least dense of the gas giants?
Saturn is the least dense of the gas giants, even out of all of the planets in our solar system. Its average density is around 0.7 g/cc (less than water).
How do Jupiter's density and period of rotation compare to Earth's?
Jupiter is less dense and has a shorter period of rotation.
Which planet is the least dense and would float?
Saturn is that planet. It's less dense than water so would float in theory, but it's not a very practicable idea.
