Standard Science Primary 5 Cycles

Tiny water droplets formed on the outer surface of a glass of ice water. Where did the water come from?

A Water evaporating from inside the glass
B The ice melting in the glass
C Water vapour from the surrounding air
D Water leaking through the glass
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Identify the temperature of the glass (Cold). Step 2: Identify the state change (Gas to Liquid). Step 3: Warmer water vapour in the air loses heat to the cold surface and condenses into droplets.

Correct answer: Water vapour from the surrounding air

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