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Moist air means that there is more water vapor in a given amount of air than there is when the air is dry. Water vapor is less dense than dry air, so if there's less dry air and more water vapor, the air weighs less (if you don't change its altitude).

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Out of dry and wet air which is heavier?

Dry air is heavier than wet air because water vapor is less dense than the other components of dry air, such as nitrogen and oxygen. When moisture is added to the air, it displaces some of the heavier components, making wet air less dense and therefore lighter.


What is heavier a wet or dry baseball?

wet


Why is dry air heavier than wet air?

The 'wetness' in the air creates a more dense 'air particle' which creates humid areas and such.


What is the difference beween wet air and dry air?

Wet air has more water vapor than dry air.


Is wet sugar heavier than dry sugar?

No, wet sugar is not heavier than dry sugar. The weight of sugar is primarily due to the sugar molecules present, which remain the same whether the sugar is wet or dry. The additional weight from water when sugar is wet will evaporate upon drying.


Is humid air heavier than dry air?

Yes, humid air is heavier than dry air because water vapor molecules in humid air add to its overall weight.


How do you make a wet surface dry by air?

Let it sit and air dry.


Why does dry sand weigh more than wet sand?

Anyone who has dug a shovelful of wet sand and a shovelful of dry sand will tell you that the wet sand is quite a bit heavier than the dry sand. Dry sand is composed of individual particles with air in the spaces between grains. When you add water to a bucket of dry sand, the water replaces the air. Although the bucket is already full of sand, you can pour in quite a bit of water, adding that much more weight. If you have a choice of which bucket to carry, pick the bucket of dry sand every time!


How does a wet thing get dry?

with air ,a dryer.


Who is heaver nitrogen or air?

Dry air is about 80% nitrogen. The remaining 20% consists mostly of things that are heavier than nitrogen, so dry air is very slightly heavier than nitrogen.


Does 1 pound dry equal 16 ounces wet?

I think water is heavier.


Why do wet clothes dry faster on a hot day than on a cold day?

Wet clothes dry faster on a hot day because the heat in the air increases the rate of evaporation of the water from the clothes. In contrast, on a cold day, the lower temperature reduces the rate of evaporation, resulting in slower drying times.