Condensation is when a gas, like water vapor, turns into a liquid. Think about a cold glass of lemonade on a warm day. The water vapor in the air around the glass cools down when it touches the cold surface. This causes the water vapor to change back into liquid water, forming those little droplets you see. Condensation is an important part of the water cycle, helping to form clouds and rain!
Condensation happens because warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air. When warm, moist air cools down, it can't hold as much water vapor anymore, so the extra water vapor condenses into liquid.
Match the word with its definition:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Condensation | A. Water in its gas form |
| 2. Water Vapor | B. The process of a gas turning into a liquid |
| 3. Liquid | C. The temperature at which condensation occurs |
| 4. Dew Point | D. A form of matter that flows and takes the shape of its container |
| 5. Droplets | E. Small drops of a liquid |
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
Words: cools, water vapor, condensation, liquid, glass
Explain in your own words why condensation forms on a mirror after a hot shower.
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