Chapter 16: Q3Q (page 443)
Explain why fog or rain droplets tend to form around ions or electrons in the air.
Short Answer
Due to the polarity of the water molecules, they are affected by ions or electrons in the air.
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Chapter 16: Q3Q (page 443)
Explain why fog or rain droplets tend to form around ions or electrons in the air.
Due to the polarity of the water molecules, they are affected by ions or electrons in the air.
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FIGURE 16鈥62 Problem 39.
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