Although water and ammonia can produce Jupiter's white clouds, the complex coloration we observe in Jupiter's atmosphere requires more complex chemistry.

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Jupiter's diverse cloud colors and patterns are attributed to the complex interactions of chemicals in its atmosphere, including ammonia, water, and possibly hydrocarbons or sulfur compounds, which go beyond the simple formation of white clouds from water and ammonia.

Although Water and Ammonia Can Produce Jupiter's White Clouds, the Complex