Liquid metallic hydrogen is found in the interior(s) of
A)Jupiter.
B)Saturn.
C)Jupiter and Saturn.
D)neither Jupiter nor Saturn.

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Liquid metallic hydrogen is a state of hydrogen that occurs at high pressure and temperature, where the solid hydrogen atoms are compressed so tightly that they break apart into their constituent protons and electrons. This state of hydrogen is believed to exist in the interiors of Jupiter and Saturn, where the pressure is estimated to exceed 10 million atmospheres and the temperature to exceed 10,000 Kelvin. In fact, the existence of liquid metallic hydrogen is thought to be responsible for the strong magnetic fields of both planets, and it is also believed to play a role in the generation of their intense radiation belts. Therefore, choice C is the best answer, as it correctly identifies the planets where liquid metallic hydrogen is found.

Liquid Metallic Hydrogen Is Found in the Interior(s) of