At saturation, the further addition of water vapor or a decrease in temperature results in
A) condensation.
B) evaporation.
C) freezing.
D) sublimation.

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When the air is saturated, it has reached its maximum capacity to hold water vapor. Any further addition of water vapor or decrease in temperature will cause the excess water vapor to condense into liquid water. This is why we often observe dew or fog on surfaces when the air is saturated or the temperature drops.

At Saturation, the Further Addition of Water Vapor or a Decrease