Question

The small particles around which water collects to form droplets are called _____.

a) evaporation seeds
b) adiabatic cores
c) condensation nuclei
d) sublimation points

Answer 1

The small particles around which water collects to form droplets

are called condensation nuclei. The condensation nuclei are known to be where condensation starts to occur. All water particles, may it be cloud droplets or ice particles, are attracted to the area near the condensation nuclei.

Answer 2

The small particles around which water collects to form droplets are called condensation nuclei. The condensation nuclei are known to be where condensation starts to occur. All water particles, may it be cloud droplets or ice particles, are attracted to the area near the condensation nuclei.