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Because the molecules in the hot air are more spread out, allowing water to easily form within the gaps of the molecules.

Cold air is more dense and does not allow water to form easily between the molecules.

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Why hot air contain more water than cold?

Hot air can hold more water vapor than cold air because the higher temperature increases the kinetic energy of water molecules, allowing them to escape into the air more easily. As air cools, it loses its capacity to hold water vapor, leading to condensation and potentially precipitation.


Why is it more likely to rain when it is cold than when its hot?

When it's cold, the air is denser and can hold more moisture, leading to condensation and potentially rain. Additionally, cold air is associated with low pressure systems, which are more likely to bring precipitation. Conversely, hot air can hold more moisture as water vapor, which can reduce the likelihood of rain.


How does the water on the outside of a cold glass get there?

There is water in the form of water vapor, sort of like steam, in the air. But, the amount of water the air can hold depends on the temperature of the air. The hotter it is the more water it can hold. But, when the air touches the side of a cold drink glass the temperature at that place drops dramatically and the air can't hold nearly as much water as it has been, so the water comes out of the air (condenses) onto the glass.


When it's humid the air holds a lot of water vapor but when it's cold what happens to the water vapor?

nothing "happens" 2 the water vapor. the vast amount of water vapor in the air on a humid day as exactly bcoz its so hot. the water is drawn out of sources which holds it. but when its cold that water isn't drawn out


What is happening when water droplets appear on the outside of a cold glass of water?

The air has moisture (water dissolved in the air). The amount of air that can be carried in the air depends on the temperature. Warmer air can hold more water in it than cold air. When the cold glass is exposed to the air, the air touching the glass gets cold, is no longer able to hold as much water and the water in the air condenses (comes out of solution) on to the outside of the glass.

Related Questions

Can warm air hold less water vapor than cold air?

no, warm air holds more water vapour than cold air


Does cold air hold more than warm air?

No. Warm air is capable of holding much more water vapour than cold air.


What is occurring when you can see your breath on cold days?

The air that you exhale contains water vapour. When you exhale during a cold day, the relative humidity increases. Relative humidity is actually the percentage of the amount of water vapour in the air.(the maximum amount of water vapour that the air can hold at that temperature) The colder the air, the less water vapour it can carry. When exhaled, air mixes with cold air, the temperature of the exhaled air drops, but there is more water vapour. When the air becomes saturated, (relative humidity is 100%), the extra water vapour will condense, allowing you to see your breathe on cold days.


The excretory system why do you see your breath on a cold day?

The air that you exhale contains water vapour. When you exhale during a cold day, the relative humidity increases. Relative humidity is actually the percentage of the amount of water vapour in the air. (the maximum amount of water vapour that the air can hold at that temperature) The colder the air, the less water vapour it can carry. When exhaled, air mixes with cold air, the temperature of the exhaled air drops, but there is more water vapour. When the air becomes saturated, (relative humidity is 100%), the extra water vapour will condense, allowing you to see your breathe on cold days.


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


When air is saturated it cannot hold?

… any more water vapour.


Does cold water or hot water hold more oxygen?

Cold water can hold more dissolved oxygen than hot water. This is because the solubility of oxygen in water decreases as the temperature increases. Therefore, cold water has the ability to hold more oxygen than hot water.


What is the maximum amount in grams of water vapour possible in one cubic meter of atmosphere at sea level. will the parcel hold more water if it is hot or cooler?

It will hold more water if it is warmer.


What increases airs' ability to hold water vapour?

Temperature is the main variant of air's ability to hold moisture. The warmer the air the more water it can hold without condensation.


How do you make water vapor come out of air?

Warmer air can hold a lot more water in vapour form than cold air. You can extract the water by providing a cold surface for it to condense onto, like when water droplets form on a cold glass of water, in a warm humid room. This is how air conditioners work, the air temperature is brought right down to condense the water vapour out of the air, then the less humid cold air is sometimes warmed up again to give warm but dry air.


Is relatively humidity affected by temperature?

Warmer air is able to hold more water vapour than cooler air. As warm humid air cools, the water vapour condenses out as water droplets.


How is relative humidity affected by temperatures?

Warmer air is able to hold more water vapour than cooler air. As warm humid air cools, the water vapour condenses out as water droplets.