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The outer core of the earth, composed primarily of iron and nickel, remains liquid because pressure at those respective depths is not sufficient to prevent a phase change from solid to liquid. The inner core remains solid because pressure at those depths prevents any expansion in volume, which is necessary for a substance to be in a liquid state.
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∙ 12y agoThe outer core of the earth, composed primarily of iron and nickel, remains liquid because pressure at those respective depths is not sufficient to prevent a phase change from solid to liquid. The inner core remains solid because pressure at those depths prevents any expansion in volume, which is necessary for a substance to be in a liquid state.
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Is the outer core solid or liquid?
the outer core is liquid
Is the outer core a solid or a liquid?
it is a liquid that is what it is
Which of these describes the earth outer core?
The answer is hot liquid
Is the outer core solid?
the outer core is considered a liquid
Which layer of the Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel?
The Earth's outer core is a layer of liquid metal.
What is the liquid layer of the earths core called?
The liquid layer of the Earth's core is called the outer core.
Is the inner core outer core mantle or crust have liquid?
outer core
Is the earth's outer core liquid?
Yes, earth's outer core is made of mostly liquid.
Is the earth's outer core solid?
No. Earth's outer core is liquid.
Why is the outer core solid?
The outer core is not a solid but is in fact a liquid.
Are the inner and outer core of earth the same?
No. The inner and outer core are both composed primarily of iron and nickel, but the outer core is liquid and surrounds the inner core. The inner core is the innermost layer of Earth and is kept solid by the enormous pressure.
What is the liquid layer of the core?
outer core
