Snowflakes and Water Molecules

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What causes water vapor to freeze on a tiny dust particle?

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Cold temperatures.

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Why do snowflakes appear white?

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Light is reflected off their surface.

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What are snowflakes made of?

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Ice crystals.

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How big was the largest snowflake ever recorded?

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15 inches wide.

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What weather conditions lead to the formation of intricate snowflakes?

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When the air is cold and the humidity is high.

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What is a snowflake?

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A snowflake is a cluster of ice crystals that forms when water vapor freezes.

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What role do dust particles play in snowflake formation?

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Dust particles serve as nuclei for water vapor to freeze upon.

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What is the process of water vapor turning into ice called?

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Sublimation.

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How does temperature affect snowflake formation?

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Lower temperatures promote the freezing of water vapor into ice crystals.

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What is the relationship between humidity and snowflake complexity?

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Higher humidity allows for more intricate snowflake designs.