Water Can Be Supercool!

by: William R. Veal and Robert A. Cohen

Even though we cannot see it, water vapor is almost always present in the air, regardless of the temperature. This means that water vapor can exist at any temperature. What about liquid water? Can water exist as a liquid at any temperature? You will investigate that question in this Activity. You will also learn about what it means for a liquid to be supercooled, and how this property is used in the formation of hail.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 12/7/2011Stock # PB298X4_18a

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