Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System. It is a gas giant with a mass one-thousandth that of the Sun but is two and a half times the mass of all the other planets in the Solar System combined. Jupiter is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

Physical Characteristics

Jupiter has a prominent system of bands and zones, which are caused by strong east-west winds in the planet's upper atmosphere. It also has a Great Red Spot, a massive storm that has been observed for over 300 years.

Moons

Jupiter has 79 known moons, including the four large Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. These moons are some of the most interesting objects in the Solar System, with potential for hosting extraterrestrial life.

Study Guide

Describe the composition of Jupiter's atmosphere.
Explain the formation and characteristics of Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
Compare and contrast the Galilean moons of Jupiter.
Discuss the potential for life on Jupiter's moons.
Calculate the mass of Jupiter in comparison to the other planets in the Solar System.

◂Chemistry Worksheets and Study Guides High School. Matter and Energy

The resources above cover the following skills:

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (NGSS)

Matter and Its Interactions

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

Develop a model to illustrate that the release or absorption of energy from a chemical reaction system depends upon the changes in total bond energy.

Energy

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as either motions of particles or energy stored in fields.