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Mercury does not have what we would call an atmosphere. It is very, very thin , a collection of a few atoms per cubic meter, some being ionized from the surface. It is less than a trillionth of Earth's.

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Do Mercury and Venus have thick atmospheres?

Venus has a thick atmosphere. Mercury does not have an atmosphere.


How is Venus hotter than mercury because Mercury is closer to the sun than Venus?

Venus is hotter than Mercury due to its thick atmosphere, which traps heat from the sun, creating a strong greenhouse effect. Mercury lacks a substantial atmosphere, so it cannot retain heat as effectively as Venus, despite being closer to the sun.


Why is venus more hoter than Mercury?

Venus is hotter than Mercury because of its thick atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which creates a strong greenhouse effect. This traps heat inside the planet, leading to extreme surface temperatures that are hotter than Mercury, despite Venus being further from the Sun. Mercury, on the other hand, has a very thin atmosphere that cannot retain heat as effectively.


What is one way that Mercury and Venus differ?

One way that Mercury and Venus differ is in their atmospheres. Venus has a thick atmosphere primarily composed of carbon dioxide and clouds of sulfuric acid, which creates a strong greenhouse effect. In contrast, Mercury has a very thin atmosphere mostly made up of oxygen, sodium, and other trace elements.


Why is venus is hotter than mercury even thow mercury is nearest to the sun?

Because mercury doesn't have and atmosphere it isn't able to hold on to the heat from the Sun. So at night Mercury gets VERY cold. Venus has a very thick atmosphere and it is able to hold on to its heat.Mercury:all the heat escapes because it doesn't have a thick atmosphereVenus:has a thick atmosphere and it is able to hold no to the heat unlike mercury

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Do Mercury and Venus have thick atmospheres?

Venus has a thick atmosphere. Mercury does not have an atmosphere.


Why does Venus have higher surface temperature than mercury even though Venus is farther from the sun?

Thick atmosphere on Venus none on Mercury


How is Venus hotter than mercury because Mercury is closer to the sun than Venus?

Venus is hotter than Mercury due to its thick atmosphere, which traps heat from the sun, creating a strong greenhouse effect. Mercury lacks a substantial atmosphere, so it cannot retain heat as effectively as Venus, despite being closer to the sun.


Which planet has no atmosphere and no moons?

Mercury has no moons and no atmosphere. Venus has an atmosphere but no moons. Mercury probably has no moons and no atmosphere because it is very close to the sun.


Distinguish planet Venus from Mercury?

Mercury is much closer to the sun than Venus. It has less of an atmosphere, much higher temperatures, and a very short year. Venus has an very sulfur-rich atmosphere, cooler temperatures than Mercury, and a longer year than Mercury.


Why is venus more hoter than Mercury?

Venus is hotter than Mercury because of its thick atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which creates a strong greenhouse effect. This traps heat inside the planet, leading to extreme surface temperatures that are hotter than Mercury, despite Venus being further from the Sun. Mercury, on the other hand, has a very thin atmosphere that cannot retain heat as effectively.


Is Venus's hotter than Mercury?

Even though Mercury is closer to the sun than Venus, Venus is hotter because it has a dense atmosphere that traps the suns heat while Mercury does not.


How many satellites are with in the atmosphere of Mercury?

Mercury and Venus do not have any natural satellites (Moons).


What gasses are in the atmosphere of Venus?

mercury has helium hydrogen and potassium


Is Venus's the closest planet to sun?

No, Mercury is the closest to the sun, yet venus is hotter than mercury because there is more Co2 in the atmosphere.


Is Venus' the closest planet sun?

No, Mercury is the closest to the sun, yet venus is hotter than mercury because there is more Co2 in the atmosphere.


What planet hat the hottiest temperature?

Venus. It is further away to the sun than Mercury, but Mercury has a thin atmosphere. Venus has a very thick, toxic atmosphere that traps all the sun's heat.