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notis

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If water vapor saturation occurs at -2 degrees Celsius, this is formed: ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Describe the effects of water droplet curvature and solutions in water droplets on evaporation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: supercooled water

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Highly curved droplets of pure water require relative humidities in excess of 100 percent to keep them from evaporating away. Solutions require less water vapor above the surface to maintain an equilibrium between evaporation and condensation.



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