Cloud condensation nuclei or CCNs are small particles typically 0.2 µm, or 1/
100th the size of a cloud droplet on which water vapour condenses. Water
Called "cloud condensation nuclei", these water molecule attracting particles are
about 1/100th the size of a cloud droplet upon which water condenses.
Note - nuclei is the plural form of nucleus. These are usually tiny particles in the
air that provide a surface for water vapor to condense onto. Without ...
Formation of Haze, Fog, and Clouds: Condensation Nuclei. The process of
condensation of vapor -> water to form a cloud drop is not that simple in the ...
Condensation nucleus, tiny suspended particle, either solid or liquid, upon which
water vapour condensation begins in the atmosphere. Its diameter may range ...
This lesson describes condensation nuclei, their forms, and their functions. It
helps you to understand how clouds, fog, and precipitation all...
Jan 10, 2011 ... Brief, simplified description of cloud condensation nuclei.
Dec 19, 2012 ... formation connecting atmospheric nucleation with subse- quent cloud
condensation nuclei (CCN) formation. We re- view both observations and ...
Condensation nuclei are tiny particles of solid or liquid in the atmosphere that
trigger water vapor to begin condensing into water droplets and forming clouds.
Dust, soot and bacteria are examples of condensation nuclei. Water vapor
condenses and forms on these small particles, which causes rainfall.