Standard Science Primary 5 Cycles

Alexa took a cold can of soda out of the refrigerator and placed it on the table. Ten minutes later, she noticed water droplets on the outside of the can. Where did the water droplets come from?

A The can produced water from the cold temperature.
B Water vapour from the surrounding air condensed.
C The cold soda leaked through the can.
D The cold air around the can melted.
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Step 1: The air around the can contains warm water vapour. Step 2: The surface of the can is cold. Step 3: When warm water vapour touches the cooler surface, it loses heat and condenses into liquid water droplets.

Correct answer: Water vapour from the surrounding air condensed.

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