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Because as the warm air is lifted, it cools and condenses, forming clouds
because molecules in cold air don't stick together as much as warm air
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Why can't cold water hold much more water vapor?
Cold water molecules are closer together, making it difficult for water vapor molecules to fit between them. This limits the amount of water vapor that can be held by cold water compared to warm water. Additionally, the lower kinetic energy and weaker intermolecular forces in cold water result in a lower capacity to hold water vapor.
What type of air can't hold much water vapor?
cold air
If cold air mixes with air that has a lot of water vapor what will happen to the water vapor?
It may condense into clouds, or into precipitation, because cooler air cannot hold as much water vapor as warmer air.
What happens when water vapor comes in contact with cold air?
As the air cools, it can contain less and less water vapor as a gas. So the vapor condenses and creates visible mist called fog, clouds, drizzle, and rain depending on where the water vapor condenses and how much of it condenses. The rain and drizzle forms as the mist groups together and creates the droplets and drops.
When you see water on the outside of a cold soda can it has collected there because of from water vapor from the air?
Yes. The process is called condensation, and it's driven by the fact that the temperature of the air decides how much moisture it can carry. Warm air, the water stays as vapour. Then the warm air hits the cold can, the air cools off, can't carry as much moisture anymore and the excess ends up on the can as droplets.
Can hot air hold more or less water than cold air?
Hot air can hold more water vapor than cold air. This is because warmer air molecules are further apart, allowing more space for water vapor molecules to exist in the air. Conversely, cold air molecules are closer together, limiting the amount of water vapor that can be held.
What does water coming from exhaust pipe mean?
Not much. When the exhaust pipe is cold, water vapor will condense as the exhaust cools on the pipe. After the pipe heats up, the vapor will not condense. Remember that the combustion of hydrocarbon fuel produces both carbon dioxide AND water vapor as a normal part of the process. All gasoline engines produce water vapor and all water vapor condenses if the exhaust pipe is cool.
Where is the least of the water vapor in the atmosphere found?
The least amount of water vapor in the atmosphere is typically found in deserts, where the air is dry and there is a lack of moisture to contribute to water vapor content. These regions often have low humidity levels due to the arid climate.
How does the water on the outside of a cold glass get there?
There is water in the form of water vapor, sort of like steam, in the air. But, the amount of water the air can hold depends on the temperature of the air. The hotter it is the more water it can hold. But, when the air touches the side of a cold drink glass the temperature at that place drops dramatically and the air can't hold nearly as much water as it has been, so the water comes out of the air (condenses) onto the glass.
What happens to water when it is cold?
As the air cools, it can contain less and less water vapor as a gas. So the vapor condenses and creates visible mist called fog, clouds, drizzle, and rain depending on where the water vapor condenses and how much of it condenses. The rain and drizzle forms as the mist groups together and creates the droplets and drops.
What characteristic allows the troposphere to contain so much water vapor?
The characteristic that allows the troposphere to contain a significant amount of water vapour is its ability to hold moisture through temperature regulation. The warmer the air, the more water vapor it can hold. This is because warm air has a higher capacity to hold water vapor compared to cold air.
Why does fog form when you exhale on a very cold day?
When you exhale on a very cold day, your warm breath contains water vapor. When the warm, moist air meets the cold air, it cools rapidly and the water vapor condenses into tiny droplets, forming fog. This happens because cold air cannot hold as much moisture as warm air.
