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Why are the inner planets dense and rocky?

April 26, 2017dense inner planets Rocky

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Why are the inner planets dense and rocky?

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The Inner Planets dense and rocky because they are close enough to the sun that the heat has driven off the free hydrogen and helium which forms most of the Gas Giant planets (and most of the universe). Only the heavier elements remain. ChaCha again!