Activity

Aim: To observe condensation of water.

Materials needed: A glass or metal tumbler, ice-cold water and a handkerchief
Method:

1. Take the tumbler and wipe it dry, both inside and outside.
2. Pour ice-cold water into the tumbler.
3. Wait for sometimes and see what happens to the outer surface of the tumbler.

Observation: You will find that the outer surface of the tumbler becomes foggy with water
droplets on it.
Conclusion: This is because water vapour in the atmosphere condenses on the cold surface of
the tumbler.

Aim: To demonstrate condensation of steam.

Materials needed: A vessel with boiling water and a metal lid.
Method:

1.
1. Ask an adult to boil some water in a vessel and carefully place the
vessel on a table.
2. Hold the lid on top of the vessel so that the steam coming from the
water touches it.

Observation: After a short while, you will find that the side of the lid facing the steam will have
droplets of water.
Conclusion: This is because steam from the water condenses on the metal lid. The same can be
done by holding a spoon over a steaming cup of water, tea, or coffee.