Droplets on Tiny Specks
Water vapour in the air cools down. It sticks to tiny dust and plant bits, then grows into clear round droplets.
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- A tiny dust speck: pale vapour dots gather around it.
- A small plant particle: pale vapour dots collect on its surface.
- A clear round droplet: liquid water has gathered into a ball around a speck.
Examples
- Mist on a cold window
- Clouds in the sky
Key takeaways
- Tiny particles give water vapour a place to collect.
- When enough vapour gathers, it becomes a round liquid droplet.
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