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The cold glass cools the air close to the outside of the glass and causes the moisture in the air to condense on the outside of the glass when the molecules in the air come close enough together to touch one another..

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Why is moisture deposited on the outside of a glass bottle containing very cold water?

Moisture is deposited on the outside of a glass bottle containing very cold water due to condensation. When warm, humid air comes into contact with the cold surface of the bottle, the temperature of the air decreases, causing the water vapor in the air to cool and condense into liquid droplets. This occurs because the cold surface reduces the air's capacity to hold moisture, leading to the formation of visible water droplets on the glass.


Why do we see water droplets on the outer surface of a glass containing ice-cold water?

That is because warm air outside the glass contains moisture and that moisture condenses on cold surfaces since cold air on the glass surface cannot hold as much moisture as warm air. It is the same effect as fog on the bathroom mirror after running a hot shower.


What occurs when water droplets form on the outside of your iced tea glass on a hot summer day?

the cold glass cools the air in contact with the glass to the point that it can no longer hold as much water vapor as is present. This makes water condense on the outside of the glass. or more formally The vapor pressure of water at the temperature of the glass is less than the partial pressure of water vapor in the surrounding air causing condensation.


Would condensation form on the outside of a beaker full of hot water why or why not?

Yes, condensation could form on the outside of a beaker full of hot water if the surrounding air is cool enough to cause the water vapor in the air to condense on the cooler surface of the beaker. This is similar to how condensation forms on a cold glass of water on a warm day.


What is the process when water is formed outside a glass?

When water forms outside a glass, it is due to condensation. This occurs when warm, moist air comes into contact with a cold surface, causing the air to cool and the water vapor to condense into liquid water droplets on the outside of the glass.

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Why does acold drink develop water on the outside of its container?

The water on the outside of the glass is formed by the moisture in the air condensing on the cold surface of the glass. It is condensation.


Why do beads of water form on the outside of the glass of iced water on a hot day?

The moisture in the warm air collects on the cold glass. When enough moisture collects, it forms beads of water that run down the side of the glass.


Where do the droplets of water outside the glass came from?

The droplets of water outside the glass likely came from condensation. When warm air comes into contact with a colder surface, such as the glass, the air cools down and can no longer hold as much moisture. This excess moisture then forms droplets on the cooler surface, which is the condensation you see on the outside of the glass.


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.


What are the water droplets outside of a glass is?

The water droplets are the result of the humidity in the air colling down and condensing on the outside of the glass. When water evaporates it turns into water vapor or steam we call the amount of water vapor in the air humidity. condensation is the reverse of evaporation and is also responsible for rain.


Why does moisture form on the outside of a cool glass?

To put it simply, water vapor (steam) in the air is around us all the time, however, sooner or later it will hit a cooler surface and condense (turn back into a liquid) leaving condensation which is the moisture you so often see. :o)


Ice water placed in a dry glass on a warm summer day will cause the water to appear on the outside of the glass.What is the process that forms water on the outside of the glass?

The process is called condensation, the ice water touching the glass causes the glass to cool and which causes the water vapour in the air to condense on the outside of the glass.


What does condensation form on a glass of iced water?

Condensation forms on a glass of iced water when warm, humid air comes into contact with the cold surface of the glass. The air loses its ability to hold moisture in the form of water vapor, causing it to condense into liquid water droplets on the outside of the glass.


Why do we see water droplets on the outer surface of a glass containing ice-cold water?

That is because warm air outside the glass contains moisture and that moisture condenses on cold surfaces since cold air on the glass surface cannot hold as much moisture as warm air. It is the same effect as fog on the bathroom mirror after running a hot shower.


What process is responsible for the droplets on the outside of a glass?

Condensation is the process responsible for the droplets on the outside of a glass. It occurs when moist air comes into contact with a cooler surface, causing the air to release its moisture in the form of water droplets.


Why does condensation happen with a warm glass of water?

Condensation occurs when warm, moist air comes into contact with a colder surface, causing the air to cool and release moisture in the form of water droplets. In the case of a warm glass of water, the glass cools the air around it, leading to condensation on the outside of the glass.


Why do water droplet appear on outer surface of glass when cold water is poured in it?

The cold water reduces the temperature of the glass. The cold glass reduces the temperature of the air around the glass. The amount of moisture in air is temperature dependant hotter air can contain a higher moisture content. If the air temperature is reduced the water condenses. In this case the cold glass reduces the air temperature in contact with the glass, this results in the condenstion of moisture from the air, and water droplets are formed.