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Mercury, even though the closest planet to the sun, isn't the hottest planet because of the thing it lacks and that most planets have, an atmosphere. Venus is the hottest planet, the reason?... Venus's atmosphere. What makes its atmosphere special? It is 92 times as dense as Earths atmosphere and consists of 98% carbon dioxide. These properties make Venus's atmosphere like a magnifying glass that has the same diameter as the sun and the magnification power of an electron microscope, and a heat blanket that is so ridiculous that there isn't even a simile for it.
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While Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, it is not the hottest planet in our solar system. Venus holds that title due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat from the sun, creating a greenhouse effect. Mercury's lack of atmosphere allows heat to escape back into space, resulting in cooler surface temperatures despite its proximity to the sun.
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What is the 2nd hotest planet?
Venus is the second hottest planet in our solar system, after Mercury. It has a thick atmosphere that traps heat, leading to surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead.
Name of an element and the closest planet to the sun?
Element: Mercury, Closest planet to the sun: Mercury
Which god was the planet of Mercury named after?
The planet Mercury was named after the Roman messenger god, Mercury, who was also the god of communication, commerce, and travel.
What is planet closet to the sun?
Mercury is the planet closest to the sun.
What is the first planet in our solar system?
Mercury is the first planet in our solar system, located closest to the Sun. It has no moons and has a rocky surface with extreme temperature variations.
Is mercury the hotest planet in your solar system?
No Venus is
What is the 2nd hotest planet?
Venus is the second hottest planet in our solar system, after Mercury. It has a thick atmosphere that traps heat, leading to surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead.
what is the hotest planet in the world?
earth
Why is mercury not the hotest planet to do nearest to the sun?
cause mercury doesnt trap the suns heat into the surface. It burns in the day time but freezes at the night time. Venus traps the suns heat in its surface.
Is Justin Bieber the hotest singer on the planet?
in my opinion yes.....
Who do you think is the hotest chick on the planet?
there are two: Victoria Justis and Beyonce
Is mars d hotest planet in d world?
No Jupiter is not mars
Is paul Jonas hot?
paul Johannes is the hotest on planet earth
Is mercury a planet or dwarf planet?
Mercury is a planet.
Why is mercury a dwarf- planet?
Mercury is not a dwarf planet. It is a planet.
Movie star planet isent boring its the best you might get board of club penguin and moshi monsters but this website you wont get board of. play games while chating to friends.?
your rhight ,movie star planet isent boring you try it you will see its amazing!
Where planet Mercury came from?
Mercury is itself a planet - it did not come from a planet!
