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Air has more capacity to hold water when the air is warmer. The colder the air is, the less water it can hold.
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The ratio of air's water-vapor content to its capacity to hold water vapor at that same temperature is the?
Relative humidity
What is it called when air can hold no more water vapour?
When air can hold no more water vapor, it is said to be Saturated. It has a Relative Humidity of 100%
Can hot air hold more or less water than cold air?
Hot air can hold much more water because they are compacted and not spaced out.
What happens when there is more water than the air can hold?
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Why does warmer air hold more moisture in the air?
It's not really accurate to say that warm air can hold more moisture. It would be better to say that warm air provides a more conducive environment for gaseous water to be in than does cold air. The reason that water is found in a vaporous form is that the water molecules have enough energy to be in that form. If the molecules are colder (have less energy) they will be solids and liquids. Warm air transfers its energy to the solid and liquid water molecules, helping them achieve a gaseous state. Warm air -> more energy -> more energy for water molecules -> more gaseous water.
Why is there a limit on the amount of water vapor the air can hold?
It takes a lot of energy to turn water into water vapor. The amount of energy that the water gains to turn into water vapor begins to be transferred into the surrounding air. If the air is willing to take on more energy the water vapor condenses quicker. This is why hot air will hold more water vapor than cold air.
What air temperature has the capacity to hold more water vapor 5 degrees or 11 degrees?
11 degrees.
When saturated air is cooled what happens to its capacity to hold water vapor?
The capacity becomes smaller, and the water condenses out (the source of fog).
How does the air's capacity to hold water change as elevation increase?
As elevation increases, temperature decreases approximately at the rate of 12.5 degrees c every 1km upwards. As air temperature decreases, its capacity to hold water is less. Therfore as elevation increases, its water capacity will decrease.
Why does cold air hold more water?
It doesn't. Warm air can hold more water, as it has more energy to retain water in a gaseous state.
Does warm air hold more water molecules?
Yes, warm air can hold more water (in the form of water vapor) than colder air.
Can hot air or cold air hold more water?
warm air hold more water vapor...unless it doesnt like sandwiches between its toes at 5 o'clock in the after noon
The ratio of air's water-vapor content to its capacity to hold water vapor at that same temperature is the?
Relative humidity
Is lung capacity better higher or lower?
Higher. This means your lungs can hold more air.
What is it called when air can hold no more water vapour?
When air can hold no more water vapor, it is said to be Saturated. It has a Relative Humidity of 100%
Can hot air hold more or less water than cold air?
Hot air can hold much more water because they are compacted and not spaced out.
What is more important air or water?
Air is more important because if you hold your breath you cant hold it that long and you will have to breath. And with water you can Waite for 2 hours or more but first comes air.
