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When I grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska, we would go outside when it was below -60 degrees Fahrenheit, and toss a glass of hot water into the air. If cold enough, the water droplets would crystallize in the air before hitting the snow. If not quite cold enough, water would hit the ground, and freeze in seconds.

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Why does the can crush when placed in cold water?

When a can is placed in cold water, the air inside the can cools down and contracts, creating a lower pressure inside the can compared to the outside. The higher pressure outside the can then crushes the can as it tries to equalize the pressure inside and outside.


When I pour cold lemonade in a plastic cup why is there water outside my cup and where did that water come from?

The cold lemonade cool the temperature of the plastic cup including the outer side of it. Thereby lowering the amount of water the air can contain, resulting in water condensating - attaching to the cup.


When water droplets appear on the outside of a cold glass of iced tea this is an example of .?

Condensation occurs when water vapor in the air comes into contact with a cold surface, such as a glass of iced tea, causing it to condense into liquid water droplets on the outside of the glass.


What happens if you mix hot water with cold water?

When hot water is mixed with cold water, the overall temperature of the mixture will be between the initial temperatures of the hot and cold water. The hot water will transfer heat to the cold water, resulting in a gradual temperature equilibrium.


Why do water droplets form of the outside of a glass of a cold drink?

Water droplets form on the outside of a glass of a cold drink when warm, humid air comes into contact with the cold surface of the glass. The air near the glass cools down and its moisture condenses into liquid water droplets, creating the phenomenon known as condensation.

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What happens to the water levels in your body when it is cold outside?

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What happens to water outside?

If the water is left outside in an open container it eventually will evaporate. If left outside during cold weather it could freeze.


Why there are droplets of water outside the glass?

Its called water vapor.Its happens when the outside is really hot or warm and the inside of whatever is cool or cold.


What happens when you throw hot water into cold air?

When hot water is thrown into cold air, the water quickly evaporates and turns into steam. This happens because the cold air causes the hot water to rapidly cool down, leading to a phase change from liquid to gas.


Why do you throw up after drinking cold water?

Umm you usually do not throw up after drinking cold water.


Why is there water outside the glass of water?

This is due to condensation. When air comes in contact with the glass it condenses(this happens only when the water inside is cold).


What happens when a hot soda can is placed in cold water in the hot soda can in cold water experiment?

When a hot soda can is placed in cold water in the hot soda can in cold water experiment, the can undergoes a rapid cooling process. This causes the air inside the can to contract, creating a lower pressure inside the can compared to the outside. As a result, the higher pressure outside the can pushes the can inward, causing it to crush or implode.


How does the temperature of the water change?

it changes the temp. by the temperature outside,like if its cold out the water will be cold and if it's hot outside than the water will be hot


What happens when hot water meets cold water?

cold water is much heavier than hot water . the water becomes warm


Why when put a cold water in a container it has water outside?

It's condensation formed from the water vapour the surrounding air. The cold water absorbes the heat from the surrounding air, including the water in the air which then lacks the energy to remain as a gas and so forms a liquid droplet on the container.


What happens in October?

It fall in all Octoeber and it get cold outside.(:


How come when you run your cheeks get numb?

This usually happens when its cold outside.