Which of the following best describes the internal layering of Jupiter, from the center outward?
A)liquid core of hydrogen compounds; liquid hydrogen layer; metallic hydrogen layer; gaseous hydrogen layer; cloud layer
B)core of rock and metal; mantle of lower density rock; upper layer of gaseous hydrogen; cloud layer
C)core of rock, metal, and hydrogen compounds; thick layer of metallic hydrogen; layer of liquid hydrogen; layer of gaseous hydrogen; cloud layer
D)solid rock core; layer of solid metallic hydrogen; layer of pure liquid hydrogen; cloud layer

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Jupiter's internal layering is believed to consist of a relatively small, rocky core surrounded by a thick layer of metallic hydrogen, which in turn is surrounded by a layer of liquid hydrogen and helium. Above this is a layer of molecular hydrogen in which the temperature and pressure decrease with altitude, leading eventually to the visible cloud deck.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Internal Layering of Jupiter