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Only at the point where the alcohol vapour is supersaturated (in the very cold part of the chamber just above the cold source), ionization can be made visible. The ions act as a nucleus were the supersaturated alcohol can condense, and a trail can be seen for a brief moment.

Just above this layer of the chamber this isn't possible because conditions aren't right (condensation cannot take place), and just below this layer it isn't possible either because the alcohol vapours are 'beyond' supersaturation; they will condense and form a puddle of liquid alcohol on the bottom.

Alcohol is used because it's convenient as it readily evaporates, but water could also be used

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