The condensation process requires
A)dew-point temperatures alone.
B)condensation nuclei and saturated air.
C)moisture droplets.
D)condensation nuclei alone.
E)latent heat of sublimation.

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The condensation process requires both condensation nuclei (such as dust, pollen, or pollution particles) and saturated air (air that is holding as much water vapor as it can at a given temperature and pressure). The presence of condensation nuclei provides a surface for water vapor to cling to and form droplets, while saturated air ensures that there is enough water vapor to condense. Dew-point temperatures and latent heat of sublimation are factors related to the formation of dew and frost, but are not necessary for the general condensation process. Moisture droplets are a product of condensation, not a requirement for the process to occur.

The Condensation Process Requires