Standard Science Primary 5 Cycles

When a cold canned drink is taken out of the refrigerator, water droplets form on the outer surface of the can. Where do these droplets come from?

A Water leaking from the can
B Water vapor in the air losing heat to the cool surface
C The metal of the can turning into water
D The drink evaporating through the can
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Step 1: The air contains invisible water vapor. Step 2: The surface of the can is cold. Step 3: Water vapor touches the cold surface and loses heat. Step 4: It condenses into liquid water droplets.

Correct answer: Water vapor in the air losing heat to the cool surface

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