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In general, which is heavier humid air or dry air?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the relationship between air volume and air weight (density)?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Humid air lighter than dry air because water vapor is less dense than air.

Answer to Question 2

The volume and weight are affected oppositely. Increases in temperature increase the volume and decrease the weight, while decreases in temperature decrease the volume and increase the weight.



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