answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Mecury has the most extreme temperature changes because it is so close to the Sun, that it is the hottest planet in the solar system. At the same time, whenever there is a shadow or it turns to night, the coldness of space takes place. Mecury also does not have an atmosphere which cannot disperse the Sun's energy so the planet gets heated like a furnace.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why does Mercury have the most extreme temperature changes?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What planet has the most extreme temperature variation in the solar system?

Mercury


Which planet experiences the most extremes of surface temperature?

Mercury has the most extreme surface temperature heat wise. Pluto has the most surface temperature coolness wise.


What is Mercury's surface temperature?

Depending on which location your at on Mercury.... But the most extreme temperatures on Mercury range from 427 degrees Celsius (800 degrees Fahrenheit).........


Which planet has the most temperature?

Planet Mercury had the most extreme temperatures since it locate very near to sun and had no atmosphere so it don't have green house effect to normalize the temperature. Lowest temperature is -183oC on the side face out the sun to 427 oC on the side that facing the sun.


When a material changes from a liquid to a solid at a cold temperature?

Most things do - you need to state the *actual temperature*. For example, water turns to ice at about 273K (0C), for mercury it's around 234K and for oxygen about 50K.


What planet has the most extreme temperature variation?

Mercury. The side facing the sun heats up to 450 degrees C. At night, the side facing away from the sin is -170 degrees C


What is the physical state at room temperature for most metals?

With the exception of mercury and bromine, which is a liquid, metals are solid at room temperature.


What units are used in temperature changes?

Temperature is measured on the Celsius or Fahrenheit scales. The changes in energy due to temperature changes can be most easily be related to Calories or BTU.


Are most metals liquid at room temperature?

no. only mercury is.


What are the only elements that are liquid at room temperature?

Yes. Only Mercury and Bromine are liquid elements at room temperature and pressure.


What is the most common state of Mercury?

The state of mercury at ordinary temperature and pressure is liquid, but it becomes solid at -39oC and becomes vapour at 357oC.


Which planet has the most extreme temperature range 700 degrees Fahrenheit to 300 degrees Fahrenheit?

Mercury. The side facing away from the sun can become very cold (100 Kelvin or -173°C at the equator, 80 Kelvin or -193°C nearer the poles), while the side facing the sun can see temperatures soar to 700 Kelvin at the equator (430°C).